The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.4
13.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 649
- Capacity
- 91%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Julian Noad (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Trull Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
Primary · 655m away
Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Primary · 992m away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St George's Catholic School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bishop Fox's Community School
Secondary · 1.7km away
King's College Taunton
Independent · 1.7km away
Richard Huish College
16 plus · 1.8km away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Queen's College?
Queen's College currently has 649 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen's College take?
Queen's College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Queen's College?
Queen's College is in Taunton, TA1 4QS, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen's College have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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