- Location
- Taunton
- Age range
- 8–19
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About Taunton School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Taunton School is a vibrant educational community that fosters a love for learning and personal growth. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence and c...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Taunton School was founded in 1847 by Congregationalists as a non-denominational boys' school in the West Country market town of Taunton, Somerset. The school became co-educational in 1971 and today educates around 687 pupils with a substantial boarding population. The Headmaster is James Johnson. The school is a member of the HMC and the Boarding Schools Association and is inspected by the ISI. The school operates a substantial bursary programme intended to provide educational access for Somerset and West Country families regardless of family means.
Additional source record ·
In this section, you can take the opportunity to find out more about Taunton School, such as our ethos and educational offer, our most recent school inspections and our governing body and services.
Discover more at one of our upcoming open events, where you will get the chance to meet the Heads, teachers, and our students, tour our facilities and experience life at Taunton for yourself. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Registered Company Number: 4005803 Registered Office: Clerk to the Governors, Taunton School, Taunton, TA2 6AD. To contact the Chair of Governors please use the following email address: Clerk@tauntonschool.co.uk.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1847 by Congregationalists — 179-year history
- Co-educational since 1971
- ≈687 pupils with substantial boarding population
- Set on a 60-acre campus in central Taunton, Somerset
- HMC and BSA member
- Substantial bursary programme
- Day and boarding places available
- Christian foundation
- Strong Oxbridge progression
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 8–19
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mr James Johnson
- Religious ethos
- Christian
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Sport (cricket)
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Drama
Listed memberships and accreditations
- HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference)
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff, Cambridge)
- Medical schools
- International universities
- Russell Group
Alumni notes
- Old Tauntonians active in West Country professions, military and the arts
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- James Johnson (Headmaster)
- Founded
- 1847
- Religious ethos
- Non-denominational (originally Congregationalist)
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 687
- Boys
- 379 · 55.17%
- Girls
- 308 · 44.83%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 133 · 19.36%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 4 · 0.58%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
A-Level results
- Results year
- 2025
- Progress score
- 0.21 (Above Average)
- Average grade
- B
- AAB percentage
- 25.00%
Results refer to the year shown. The directory does not provide a cohort size or a full methodology for these measures.
Tuition and costs
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Schoolscout directory record ·
| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £9,320.4 – £14,900.4 |
| Boarding | £13,359.6 – £18,625.2 |
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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is Taunton School?
Taunton School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 8 to 19, located near Taunton in Somerset. The school offers education from Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Taunton School?
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Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points.
What are the fees at Taunton School?
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Fees for Taunton School vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £9,320–£18,625.
Is Taunton School a day or boarding school?
Pupils at Taunton School can attend as day and boarding.
Is Taunton School selective?
Taunton School may use interviews or entrance assessments as part of its admissions process.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Staplegrove Road
- Town / locality
- Taunton
- County
- Somerset
- Region
- South West
- Postcode
- TA2 6AD
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Enquire about this schoolView the school locationStaplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, South West, TA2 6ADSchoolscout directory record ·
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Additional source record ·
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