Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Address: Henderson Close
Town/City: Taunton
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA1 4TU
Telephone Number: 01823 274770
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel White
Capacity: 398
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 423 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.5%

Location and administration

URN: 123852
DfE Number: 933/3439
UKPRN: 10076307
UPRN: 100041172393
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Comeytrowe & Trull (E05014355)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 321439E, 123695N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 0' 28.42" N 3° 7' 15.63" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2V5H+5H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Laura Archibald - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Nigel Bright - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Liam Canham - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Josephine Currie - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Josephine Currie - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr James Harper - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mrs Emily Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 September 2027.
  • Mr Chris Izzett - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2026.
  • Rev Justine Richards - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Sally Symes - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel White - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).