Bishops Hull Primary School, Taunton

In its own words: "We are a proud, inclusive school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Through strong partnerships with families and the community, we nurture ambition, resilience, and kindness empowering all learners, especially the disadvantaged, to achieve academic success, grow with confidence, and make a positive difference in the world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Bishop’s Hull Primary School, we are proud to provide a high-quality education that supports every child in achieving their full academic potential while also celebrating the many different ways success can be found. Our mission is clear: We are a proud, inclusive school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive."

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Bishops Hull Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Bishops Hull Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bishops Hull Primary School are Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton (0.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 81% maths); Staplegrove Church School (0.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths); Parkfield Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); and Norton Fitzwarren Church School (1 mile, Good, 81% reading, 64% maths).

Bishops Hull Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Bishops Hull Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Blackdown Education Partnership, an academy trust.

10.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Asian (7%).

The nearest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hamwood Terrace (w-bound), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 84 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Bishops Hull Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.