The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 88% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 18.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
18.4
25.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
2%
40.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 8–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 687
- Capacity
- 88%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr James Johnson (Headteacher)
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
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTaunton Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
St Andrew's Church School
Primary · 756m away
North Town Academy
Primary · 975m away
Priorswood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wellsprings Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Park House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Pyrland School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Sky College
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Taunton School?
Taunton School currently has 687 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Taunton School take?
Taunton School caters for pupils aged 8 to 19.
Where is Taunton School?
Taunton School is in Taunton, TA2 6AD, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Taunton School have a sixth form?
Yes, Taunton School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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