King's College Taunton

A other independent school school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King's College Taunton.

Taunton, TA13LA Age 13-19 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
South Road
Taunton, TA13LA

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123912
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA
Age range
13-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
490 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
427

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
61
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
427 pupils
13-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
(10 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
(26 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
(14 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Fortis et Fidelis (Brave and Faithful)"

Community Courage Curiosity Collaboration Creativity

The school celebrates a diverse community that includes individuals of all faiths and none. All faiths are embraced; pupils are supported to practice their religious choices; opportunities are provided for pupils to study and explore the world’s great faith traditions in a formal academic setting.

Head Teacher's Message

I warmly invite you to explore this website and discover the spirit of our wonderful school. But nothing compares to the experience of visiting us in person – we look forward to welcoming you soon. (Michael Sloan, Executive Headmaster)

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby Hockey Cricket Tennis Netball Equestrian

Facilities

Amphitheatre Art and Design Technology buildings Astro pitches Chapel building Climbing wall Cricket pavilion and pitches Dance studio Equestrian Centre Fitness centres IT suites Libraries Music school Performing arts theatres Rugby pitches Science buildings Sixth Form Centre Sports halls Squash courts Swimming pools Tennis and netball dome Woodland areas Indoor cricket performance centre

Wraparound Care

Wrap-around care is available, with dedicated wrap-around care pages for Pre-Prep and Prep.

Admissions Criteria

Entry points are at ages 2, 4, 7, 11, 13 and 16 (Joining from 2 years old; Joining from 4 years old; Joining from 7 years old; Joining from 11 years old; Joining from 13 years old; Joining from 16 years old).

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