Taunton School, based in Taunton, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 8 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Taunton School currently has around 687 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.2% boys and 44.8% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD |
| Website: | http://www.tauntonschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01823703703 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Johnson |
| Religious character: | Christian |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123914 |
| Age Range: | 8 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 780 |
| Number of Pupils: | 687 |
| Number of Boys: | 379 |
| Number of Girls: | 308 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | - not rated | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grove Terrace , TA2 6HA | - not rated | 826 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplegrove CofE Primary School Hudson Way , Staplegrove TA2 6UP | - not rated | 904 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staplegrove Church School Hudson Way , Staplegrove TA2 6UP | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Town Academy Staplegrove Road , TA1 1DF | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Wellington Road , TA1 5AU | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Augustine of Canterbury School Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrland School Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladymead Community School Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset College of Arts and Technology Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Huish College South Road , TA1 3DZ | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AD | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Preparatory School Staplegrove Road , TA2 6AE | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Taunton Centre Co Somerset College, Wellington Road , TA1 5AX | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beehive Pre-Preparatory School 68 Wellington Road , TA1 5AP | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 277 , Cheddon Road TA2 7AX | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.