Taunton Preparatory School

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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, TA26AE
Phone: 1823703307
Website: tauntonschool.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 135321
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AE
Website: www.tauntonschool.co.uk
Age range: 0-13
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Capacity: 576 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

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School Demographics

Total Pupils: 417
Special Educational Needs: 0.5% (2 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 15 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 30; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 417 pupils; 0-13

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Kind. Be Keen."

humility engagement kindness

We are a Christian school with Christian values; the Chapel is at the heart of the school community and hosts services; the School Chaplain provides spiritual and moral guidance; we welcome pupils from all faiths and none and encourage exploration of faith.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Taunton School. Our purpose is to enable each child to embrace their individuality, founded on four pillars: a culture of ambition, a mindset for life, a sense of belonging and a global community; with three core values: humility, engagement and kindness.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Over 150 clubs, activities and societies Debating & Public Speaking Society Model United Nations (MUN) Club School Choirs Music ensembles Drama productions Outdoor Education expeditions Cadets (CCF) Long-Distance Swimming Club

Sports

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

Facilities

56-acre campus 25m indoor swimming pool State-of-the-art dining room On-site catering department Griffins school shop Chapel Health Centre Forest School Woodland library (new) Carrington Library (opened Sept 2022) with ~14,000 volumes and 7,500 catalogued journal articles Theatre and specialist drama/music spaces (state-of-the-art theatre, sprung floor dance studio, specialist studio) Boarding houses (five senior boarding houses, one prep boarding house and two international houses) Sports facilities including swimming pools and tennis courts Co-curricular spaces and programmes connected to the Senior and Prep campuses

Curriculum Highlights

Three Pathways at GCSE Four Sixth Form pathways: A-Level, International Baccalaureate, BTEC, and International Foundation Programme Carrington Library resources: ~14,000 volumes and 7,500 journal articles; special collection 'The Wow Factor'

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care available from 7:30am to 5:45pm. After-school clubs run 3:45pm–4:30pm, with after-school supervision from 4:30pm–5:30pm; extended prep options from 5:15pm–5:45pm. Holiday club offering provision for 50 weeks of the year.

SEND Provision

Taunton School SEND provision includes a dedicated SEND department with highly qualified specialist teachers who offer one-to-one tuition in Maths and English.

Admissions Criteria

Taunton School admits pupils from Nursery to Year 13. Admissions can be initiated via online enquiry forms, bespoke visits or open events. There are Nursery, Pre-Prep & Prep, Senior & Sixth Form, and International admission routes; scholarships and guardianship options are available; Hinkley Point Families are supported.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available