Taunton School
Taunton School
Taunton School
Taunton School
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Taunton School
Taunton
619 pupils, ages 13-18
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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 School unveils newly renovated music recital space

    Taunton School has unveiled a modern renovation of its Gwyn Williams Room, a dedicated music rehearsal and recital space
    Taunton School unveils newly renovated music recital space
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  • Taunton School students make history with Bristol Channel swim

    Two Year 9 students from Taunton School have made history by becoming the youngest people to complete a solo swim across the Bristol Channel, surpassing the previously held record by a year.
    Taunton School students make history with Bristol Channel swim
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  • Exceptional (I)GCSE results for Taunton School students

    Taunton School students are once again celebrating outstanding (I)GCSE examination results today.
    Exceptional (I)GCSE results for Taunton School students
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  • Taunton School students celebrate exceptional A-Level and BTEC results

    Students at Taunton School Sixth Form have once again received excellent A-Level, BTEC and IB exam results.
    Taunton School students celebrate exceptional A-Level and BTEC results
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  • Taunton School students play for national and regional teams

    A number of Taunton School students have recently played for England, Ireland and Somerset across hockey, rugby, and cricket.
    Taunton School students play for national and regional teams
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  • Taunton School International Baccalaureate students celebrate exceptional result

    Students at Taunton School are celebrating after receiving their International Baccalaureate (IB) results today, Monday 6th July 2026
    Taunton School International Baccalaureate students celebrate exceptional result
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  • Taunton School leads revival of traditional ‘pen pal’ programme with partner French school

    Taunton School has welcomed 53 students from Collège Joseph Kerbellec in Quéven, Brittany, as part of a growing international partnership that is helping to revive the traditional ‘pen pal’ exchange for a new generation.
    Taunton School leads revival of traditional ‘pen pal’ programme with partner French school
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  • Taunton School student gains place with National Youth Theatre

    Taunton School student gains place with National Youth Theatre
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  • Two Taunton School students sign professional contracts with Bristol Bears

    Caspar and Monty, both in Year 13, have been part of Bristol Bears Academy for a number of years and will now progress to the Senior Academy.
    Two Taunton School students sign professional contracts with Bristol Bears
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  • Taunton School student wins Somerset Schools Golf Championship

    Finley, a student from Taunton School, has won the Somerset Schools Golf Championship, qualifying for the South West Schools Golf Championship.
    Taunton School student wins Somerset Schools Golf Championship
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  • Taunton School students ranked as top pentathlon athletes in UK

    Two Taunton School students have been ranked as two of the best pentathlon athletes in the UK following the conclusion of the Modern Pentathlon National Ranking Series.
    Taunton School students ranked as top pentathlon athletes in UK
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  • Taunton School students light up Brewhouse stage with five exceptional performances of Legally Blonde: The Musical

    Taunton School students light up Brewhouse stage with five exceptional performances of Legally Blonde: The Musical
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  • Taunton School students gain Oxbridge offers

    Taunton School students gain Oxbridge offers
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  • Taunton School named as Lawn Tennis Association’s Somerset School of the Year

    Taunton School has been named as the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)’s Somerset School of the Year.
    Taunton School named as Lawn Tennis Association’s Somerset School of the Year
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  • Taunton School students to present Legally Blonde: The Musical at The Brewhouse

    Students in Years 9 to 13 at Taunton School will present five performances of Legally Blonde: The Musical at The Brewhouse, Taunton in March 2026.
    Taunton School students to present Legally Blonde: The Musical at The Brewhouse
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  • Taunton School helping lead the way with worldwide academic research

    Taunton School has partnered with the University of Bath on a new research project aiming to raise the standard of literacy across the world.
    Taunton School helping lead the way with worldwide academic research
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  • Taunton School student completes fundraising Mount Kilimanjaro climb

    A student from Taunton School has successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Rock2Recovery, a military community interest company (CIC).
    Taunton School student completes fundraising Mount Kilimanjaro climb
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  • Taunton School sees 48 students join county cricket pathways and academies, while alumnus Elle gains England trial

    Taunton School sees 48 students join county cricket pathways and academies, while alumnus Elle gains England trial
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  • Taunton School celebrates national and international sport success

    Taunton School is celebrating its senior students achieving national and international recognition for their sporting talents.
    Taunton School celebrates national and international sport success
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  • Taunton School ranked in top 5% for GCSE results and top 10% for A-Level results for value added

    Taunton School has been ranked in the top 5% of UK schools for value added to GCSE results and in the top 10% of UK schools for value added to A-Level results.
    Taunton School ranked in top 5% for GCSE results and top 10% for A-Level results for value added
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  • Taunton School above ground with new boarding house build

    The construction of Taunton School’s new boarding facility has now progressed above ground level.
    Taunton School above ground with new boarding house build
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  • Taunton School wins Talk Education Innovation in Education Award

    Taunton School has won the Inspiring Sporting Activities award at the 2025 Talk Education Awards for Innovation in Education.
    Taunton School wins Talk Education Innovation in Education Award
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  • WATCH: Celebrating 175 Years of Taunton School

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

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

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

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

    See Taunton School in our All-through Schools Guide
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Taunton School is
linked with:

Taunton School Nursery & Pre-Prep
Taunton School Nursery & Pre-Prep Taunton
Taunton Prep School
Taunton Prep School Taunton

Essentials

Address
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6AD

Contact
enquiries@tauntonschool.co.uk
01823 703703

Website
tauntonschool.co.uk

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Sixth Form Open Evening
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07 November 2026
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