Taunton School
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This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
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Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
Book a visit Explore our Campus Interactive Campus Tour Scholarships & Assisted Places at Taunton SchoolScholarships at Taunton School recognise hard work, talent, and passion for learning
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Entry requirements
When do I need to apply?Scholarship Deadlines at Taunton School16+ Scholarship and IB Evans Lombe AwardFriday 30th October 202613+ ScholarshipFriday 11th December 202611+ ScholarshipSunday 2nd January 2027 TestimonialMy scholarship has really rounded me off as a performer and as a person
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 184 | 18.4 | — | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 174 | 21.7 | — | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 175 | 17.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 156 | 14.3 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6 |
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School information
| URN | 123914 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 8-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher James Johnson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | TA2 6AD |
| Latest pupils | 184 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD
http://www.tauntonschool.co.uk/View local authority page1823703703| DfE number | 6025 |
| UKPRN | 10017226 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1914 |
| GIAS updated | 14 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |