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Welcome to Taunton School

A very warm welcome to the Taunton School website. I hope you find the pages here provide valuable information on each of our family of schools. Taunton School is characterised by a restless energy and ambition, unusually coupled with a sense of humility. Our community is aspirational yet unpretentious. We seek to develop a quiet self-confidence in our pupils, with no hint of arrogance. We encourage all students to engage fully with the range of opportunities available to them and, above all, we ask them to look after one another.

It is certainly a very exciting time to join Taunton School. We are in the midst of a hugely ambitious campus development plan to enhance the school’s already outstanding facilities. Following the completion of the new Dining Hall, Sixth Form Centre and Library, work now begins on exciting new play spaces as we develop the Green Heart of the campus, transformational improvements to sporting facilities and, ultimately, an outstanding new international school which will unite all Taunton School pupils on the same site.

Our mission is to ensure that the education we provide at Taunton School plays to the strengths of each and every child. We aim to challenge, nurture and inspire all those who join our community. Our school is large enough to provide a breadth of opportunity yet small enough for everyone to feel part of a connected community.

Please enjoy browsing our website and do take the opportunity to come and visit us. We look forward to welcoming you.

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James Johnson, Headmaster

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Celebrating 175 years of Taunton School

We’ve come a long way since we were founded in 1847 and we’re proud of all that we’ve achieved. 

As we celebrate 175 years of Taunton School, we look back on some of the key milestones that make up our history and celebrate all corners of our community. Take a look at our short video to find out more about our history, community and ethos as a school, as we look forward to the next 175 years in our journey.

Awards & Reviews

“In 20 years of visiting schools this writer had never heard so many plaudits about the quality of care” – Good Schools Guide review 2022

We are incredibly proud of our school, the students and the staff, so when this is recognised by external judges and organisations, it becomes an indication of our excellence. Taunton School has been shortlisted and won a number of awards over the recent years, as well as receiving outstanding reviews from independent directories, like the Good Schools Guide.

To find out more about our awards and reviews, including the new Good Schools Guide 2022 review in full, click here.

 

See how we are developing our Campus

We’re proud to be investing in an extensive world-class campus development project, which is currently underway and due for completion in 2026.

Discover more about our exciting plans and the latest news on our campus development page.

Campus development

Taunton School production of The Addams Family a triumph

Taunton School is celebrating the success of its recent student-led production of The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy.   Taking place at The Brewhouse in Taunton, the production ran from Wednesday 28th February until Saturday 2nd March 2024. Many performances were...

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Barnaby Webber Memorial Project & Event

On Thursday 4th July 2024, Taunton School and the Webber family are hosting an event to remember Barney Webber (OT 2006-2022, Marshall). The evening promises to be an uplifting and celebratory evening of food and entertainment that will raise money...

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Taunton School 2024 cricket season scores early success as student becomes youngest selected for elite women’s training squad and girls team picks up county trophy

A Year 8 Taunton School sports scholarship student has been awarded a place on the Somerset Emerging Players Programme.   Megan, who is 12-years-old, has become the youngest player by four years to join the coveted county cricket pathway. She is...

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Taunton School students win more than 30 awards at Taunton Festival of the Arts

Students from Taunton School achieved huge success at the recent Taunton Festival of the Arts, with their performances being rewarded with more than 30 trophies, as well as high marks and praise.   Taunton School students who took part in the...

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Upcoming Open Days

Attend an upcoming Open Day in April!

Virtual Open Day for Senior and International on 20th April 2024

In-person whole school Open Day on April 27th 2024

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