Somerset
King's College Taunton
GCSE results 2026: every Somerset school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Senior School Years 9-13 – £1,634
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Reception (4-5 years) – £3,845 day pupils
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Year 1 and 2 – £4,035 day pupils
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Year 3 and 4 – £4,860 day pupils / £9,205* full boarding (UK-based)
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Year 5 and 6 – £6,290 day pupils / £9,730* full boarding (UK-based)
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Year 7 and 8 – £8,215 day pupils / £11,895* full boarding (UK-based)
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Year 3 and 4 – £4,860 day pupils / £9,205* full boarding (UK-based)
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– £9,474* per term
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Year 5 and 6 – £6,290 day pupils / £9,730* full boarding (UK-based)
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– £10,475* per term
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– £10,820* per term
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– £10,820* per term
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– £11,305* per term
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– £11,305* per term
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Year 7 and 8 – £8,215 day pupils / £11,895* full boarding (UK-based)
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– £13,605* per term
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– £13,605* per term
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– £14,370* per term
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– £16,335* per term
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Year 9 – Year 13 – £17,595* per term
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– £3,080
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Bursaries and scholarships
We are delighted to be able to offer financial support through our means-tested bursary programme which is at the heart of our ethos and charitable purpose.
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We award a number of Academic, Drama, Music and Sports Scholarships each year for entry into Year 7.
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Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 85 | 36.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 79 | 35.8 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 106 | 34.7 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 118 | 29.4 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 105 | 31.0 | — | — | — | 0.0% | 3.2 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Somerset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 123912 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-19 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Michael Sloan |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | TA1 3LA |
| Pupils | 394 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA
www.kings-taunton.co.uk1823328200| DfE number | 6023 |
| UKPRN | 10008317 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1922 |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |