The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 486
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Braund (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Church School
Primary · 683m away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 948m away
Taunton School
Independent · 975m away
Taunton Preparatory School
Independent · 975m away
St George's Catholic School
Primary · 1.0km away
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St James Church School
Primary · 1.0km away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is North Town Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Town Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Town Academy?
North Town Academy currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Town Academy take?
North Town Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is North Town Academy?
North Town Academy is in Taunton, TA1 1DF, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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