6th Form at Taunton School
- Academic Results

At Taunton School we aim to provide an excellent all round education to bring out the best in all our pupils.


Our results show that we are undeniably one of the best all-round schools in the country, building on the excellent reputation we have for adding academic value up to the end of the year 11.


Certainly our A Level results are far above other schools in the South West.

A Level	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Overall pass rate	94%	97%	96%	98.2%	99.6%	99%
of which grades A and B	62%	66%	60%	64.7%	68.8%	70.2%

Oxford, Cambridge and other university places

• During the past 6 years, over 38 of our pupils
  have been successful in gaining places at Oxford or Cambridge.
  
  
• Approximately 96% of all Sixth Form leavers take up University or College places
  

Careers and Higher Education advice is central to the tutorial programme and the students are encouraged to make full use of the well-resourced Careers Department.