Heathfield Community School, based in Taunton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Heathfield Community School currently has around 1383 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 20.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 30 pupils.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 4% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | School Road, Taunton, TA2 8PD |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hannah Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123883 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1410 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1383 |
| Number of Boys: | 665 |
| Number of Girls: | 718 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Monkton Church of England School Bridgwater Road , Bathpool TA2 8FT | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Monkton Church of England Primary School Bridgwater Road , Bathpool TA2 8FT | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery Nerrols Drive , TA2 8GS | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School Hyde Lane , Creech St Michael TA3 5QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyngford Park Primary School Bircham Road , TA2 8EX | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Community School School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Wood Academy School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD | 1out of 4 | 31 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrland School Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladymead Community School Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fcl Rexhill House , Hyde Lane TA2 8BU | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Somerset School Creech Court , Mill Lane TA3 5PX | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selworthy Special School Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sky Academy Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW | 1out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy special converter | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.