Bishop Fox's School
Bishop Fox's School is a secondary located in Somerset, TA1 3HQ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,081 pupils on roll.
Bishop Fox's School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Somerset
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 1081
Number of Boys: 552
Number of Girls: 529
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 19.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-03
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2013-05-13
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Tonkin
Phone: 01823289211
Website: http://www.bishopfoxs.co.uk
Location: Bishop Fox Drive
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bishop Fox's School
What is the Ofsted rating of Bishop Fox's School?
Bishop Fox's School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Bishop Fox's School admit?
Bishop Fox's School admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Bishop Fox's School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Bishop Fox's School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Bishop Fox's School?
Bishop Fox's School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Bishop Fox's School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Bishop Fox's School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Bishop Fox's School?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near Bishop Fox's School in Somerset. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
