Taunton School

A other independent school school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Taunton School.

Taunton, TA26AD Age 8-19 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%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Staplegrove Road
Taunton, TA26AD
Phone
1823703703
Website
tauntonschool.co.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123914
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD
Website
http://www.tauntonschool.co.uk/
Age range
8-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Capacity
780 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
727
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (3 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
61
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
727 pupils
8-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be kind. Be keen."

Humility Engagement Kindness

Christian school with Christian values; Chapel built in 1907; School Chaplain provides pastoral and spiritual guidance; Welcomes students of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Taunton School. Our school rests on four pillars: a culture of ambition, a mindset for life, a sense of belonging and a global community; values are humility, engagement and kindness; Headmaster James Johnson invites visitors and highlights our aspirational yet unpretentious community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Over 150 clubs, activities, and societies (Senior School) Over 60 co-curricular clubs (Prep School)

Sports

Cricket Rugby Hockey Trampolining Golf Basketball Football Table Tennis Swimming Triathlon Biathlon / Biathles Squash Cross Country Athletics Tennis Pistol Shooting Horse Riding

Facilities

56-acre campus State-of-the-art dining room On-site Health Centre with 24/7 medical care 25m indoor swimming pool Woodland library (new) and Forest School area Chapel at the heart of the school

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE curriculum with three pathways Four Sixth Form pathways: A-Level, IB Diploma, BTEC, International Foundation Programme Carrington Library (opened Sept 2022) with ~14,000 volumes and 7,500 journal articles; special collection “The Wow Factor” Futures Programme to prepare for life after school

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care available from 7:30am-5:45pm; Early Drop Off Club 7:30-8:00; After-school clubs from 3:45pm; After-school supervision until 5:45pm.

SEND Provision

The SEND department provides one-to-one tuition in Maths and English.

Admissions Criteria

Taunton School accepts entry from Nursery to Year 13; admissions forms for Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep, Senior & Sixth Form, International; Scholarships and Assisted Places; Guardianship for International Students; Hinkley Point Families; Military Families.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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