The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 80% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
30% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 394
- Capacity
- 80%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Michael Sloan (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSilver Bridge School
Independent · Very close
St George's Catholic School
Primary · Very close
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 314m away
Richard Huish College
16 plus · 427m away
Bishop Fox's Community School
Secondary · 609m away
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Community Primary School
Primary · 749m away
St James Church School
Primary · 749m away
Taunton Deane Partnership College
Pupil referral unit · 868m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend King's College Taunton?
King's College Taunton currently has 394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's College Taunton take?
King's College Taunton caters for pupils aged 13 to 19.
Where is King's College Taunton?
King's College Taunton is in Taunton, TA1 3LA, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's College Taunton have a sixth form?
Yes, King's College Taunton has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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