Taunton School
Taunton School
Taunton School
Taunton School
Taunton School Taunton, Somerset Visit
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Taunton School
Taunton
619 pupils, ages 13-18
Mixed
Day and Boarding

Taunton School

Down-to-earth, inclusive and as excellent in academics as it is in sports and the creative arts, this all-through co-ed ticks pretty much every box, unless it’s name-dropping you’re looking for. There’s no sense of pretentiousness or one-upmanship here and pupils are all the better for it, validated by four different pathways after GCSEs, each one as respected as the other. And with seamless movement from the prep that shares the same site, pupils can enjoy a one-stop education where they’re valued as individuals and looked after as well as they are at home.Taunton ...
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Actors in costume on stage
Group of Taunton school pupils in blue blazers and striped ties
Senior boys at the start of a sprint race on green grass
Girl and boy working in class with book and silver laptop
Girl in cream top paining in the art room
Taunton School main building
Inside Taunton School chapel
Girl in red white and dark blue top in an exercise bike
Rugby players in white tops with grey skies behind

School Updates

  • Taunton student gains place on coveted National Youth Theatre programme

    Zachary, who is in Year 11, was awarded the place in recognition of his commitment to and talents in drama and following a rigorous audition process in which he performed a monologue, answered questions, and interacted with other aspiring actors in a group workshop on top of other activities.
    Taunton student gains place on coveted National Youth Theatre programme
  • Taunton School successful at historic swimming tournament

    Taunton School’s senior students have achieved exceptional success at the Meade King Cup, a historic swimming competition.
    Taunton School successful at historic swimming tournament
  • Taunton School student receives prestigious engineering scholarship

    Nathan, who is currently in Year 11, received the highly competitive scholarship because of his exceptional work and natural flair for Design & Technology.
    Taunton School student receives prestigious engineering scholarship
  • Taunton School becomes designated Pentathlon GB Hub

    Taunton School has become an official Pentathlon GB Training and Development Hub, one of only a handful in the UK.
    Taunton School becomes designated Pentathlon GB Hub
  • Taunton School achieves exceptional results in national and regional music competitions

    Taunton School has seen its students achieve a range of fantastic results across a variety of recent music competitions and events.
    Taunton School achieves exceptional results in national and regional music competitions
  • Two Taunton School Students receive University of Oxford offers

    Lizzy, a Year 13 student who is currently studying A-Level History, Maths and English, has received an offer to study History at New College. Julia, a gap-year student who left Taunton School last year after studying the International Baccalaureate, has received an offer to study Experimental Psychology at Lady Margaret Hall.
    Two Taunton School Students receive University of Oxford offers
  • Taunton students enjoy international rugby success

    Three students from Taunton School have been selected to attend international age-grade camps with England and Scotland.
    Taunton students enjoy international rugby success
  • Taunton School unveils new AstroTurf pitches

    Taunton School has unveiled two new full-size AstroTurf pitches as part of its wider campus development plan.
    Taunton School unveils new AstroTurf pitches
  • Taunton School renews sponsorship of cricketer, Tom Abel

    Taunton School has become the official sponsor of Somerset County Cricket Club player and former student, Tom Abell.
    Taunton School renews sponsorship of cricketer, Tom Abel
  • Taunton School announces development of new boarding houses

    Taunton School has announced the development of a brand-new boarding facility with a capacity to host more than 140 students, with construction set to begin in March 2025 and completion anticipated in February 2027.
    Taunton School announces development of new boarding houses
  • Taunton School students reach national finals in debating and philosophy

    Students from Taunton School have reached the national finals of two debating and philosophy competitions.
    Taunton School students reach national finals in debating and philosophy
  • Taunton School raises money for life-changing educational opportunities with annual Charity Ball

    Taunton School has raised more than £18,000 for its bursaries and assisted places programme at its annual Charity Ball.
    Taunton School raises money for life-changing educational opportunities with annual Charity Ball
  • Taunton students selected for U16 England hockey teams, while teacher plays for England in World Masters Hockey World Cup 2024

    Taunton students selected for U16 England hockey teams, while teacher plays for England in World Masters Hockey World Cup 2024
    Taunton students selected for U16 England hockey teams, while teacher plays for England in World Masters Hockey World Cup 2024
  • Taunton School unveils exceptional new facilities

    Taunton School has unveiled a renovated 20m pool, a golf simulator, and an updated playground as part of its wider campus development plan.
    Taunton School unveils exceptional new facilities
  • Taunton School Brothers Extend Lead as International Skiing Champions

    Jack and Lucas Cox, aged 17 and 11 respectively, have taken part in separate skiing competitions in France and have emerged victorious from both.
    Taunton School Brothers Extend Lead as International Skiing Champions
  • Taunton School students enjoy national sporting success in hockey, netball and taekwondo

    Three senior students from Taunton School have been selected to compete in their sport at national level.
    Taunton School students enjoy national sporting success in hockey, netball and taekwondo
  • WATCH: Celebrating 175 Years of Taunton School

    WATCH: Celebrating 175 Years of Taunton School
  • WATCH: Taunton School Student Testimonials

    WATCH: Taunton School Student Testimonials
  • WATCH: A tour of Taunton School

    WATCH:  A tour of Taunton School
  • See Taunton School in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide

    See Taunton School in our Senior Boarding Schools Guide
  • See Taunton School in our All-through Schools Guide

    See Taunton School in our All-through Schools Guide

Essentials

Address
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6AD

Contact
enquiries@tauntonschool.co.uk
01823 703703

Website
tauntonschool.co.uk

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Term Dates


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

Virtual Open Event
25 September 2025
In-Person Open Morning
04 October 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
10 October 2025
Virtual Open Event
31 January 2026


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