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Welcome to Taunton School

At Taunton School we aim to challenge, nurture and inspire young people to succeed in a global community.

The wellbeing of our students is at the heart of everything we do and all of our decisions must be of direct benefit to them.  Our main focus is ensuring that we prepare young people for their lives beyond school and in a world that changes rapidly. Throughout their lives, our children will work closely with people from across the globe and must adapt to a world of ever-changing technology.

As a School, we are innovative, forward thinking, global in outlook and down-to-earth in approach. We recognise that a balanced education is vital in developing the whole person.

At Taunton School inspirational teaching can be seen and heard everywhere – from battle re-enactments in History, rockets launching in Design and Technology, to philosophical arguments and debates heard over lunch, and the sound of music rehearsals ringing from the Theatre.  We instil a love for learning which stays with an individual throughout their life.

Please take a look at our website and take the opportunity to come and visit us at the school.  We would love to meet you.

Lee Glaser, Headmaster

Nursery (Aged 0-4)
We are a happy and thriving setting where plenty of time is spent in the fresh air and books, toys crafts and adventure are all part of the daily line-up. Here the foundation is laid for the start of your child’s journey into education.
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Pre-Prep (Aged 4-7)
Our Pre-Prep School is a warm, friendly and nurturing environment where our passionate staff look after the needs of each individual child. We encourage our children to be creative, curious and confident.
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Preparatory (Aged 7-13)
Dedicated staff, strong pastoral care and brilliant facilities sum up our Prep School - a place where we encourage and support our students to explore their talents and passions. We strive to create an inspirational learning environment.
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Senior and Sixth Form (Aged 13-18)
We equip our young adults with the skills they need for a future anywhere in the world. Offering diverse academic and co-curricular opportunities, we are a busy, vibrant and lively school which is supportive and nurturing at its core.
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International (Aged 7-18)
We offer a unique structure which ensures a successful transition for international students into the British education system and allows us to offer a tailor-made approach to learning in our inclusive, welcoming and friendly school.
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International Summer School (Aged 8-17)
Every year we welcome students from all over the world to study at our Summer School. We offer a safe, friendly, action-packed and supportive educational experience through a mix of academic subjects, sports, activities and trips.
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Taunton Voices

“The school is fantastic at communicating.”

Military boarder parent

“Each year brings more excitement and new opportunities…….it’s brilliant for me to see my friends every day when I come into school”

Millie – Prep School

“I’ve been at Taunton School for 10 years and to me it feels like home…..the school has presented me with so many opportunities of things I never thought I’d be able to do”

Kara – Sixth Form

“It’s a great experience to be with people from all over the world….it has such a great atmosphere”

Camil – Taunton School International

“One of the most amazing things about the school is the way it fuses together the traditional English boarding system and a really strong vision for the 21st Century.”

Richard Kirtland – Head of EAL

“I work across the whole school, with different and diverse people from many departments. And that’s really important to me”

Raj Perry – HR Adviser

“The impact of the student voice has made a massive difference in our co-curricular programme….. what we offer is all for them”

Hayley Mortimer – Assistant Head Co-Curricular and Outreach

“Taunton School has such a family feeling to it…it’s a great place to work”

Mark Jolliffe – Head Groundsman

“I remember our first tour of Taunton School and how warm and welcoming it was at that point and it still is today now that we are seven years on”

Melissa – Prep School Parent

“It has been an amazing journey for our family….. our children will continue to be part of the Taunton School Community for the rest of their lives”

Paul – Taunton School Parent

“When we looked around the boarding house it fitted every single thing we were looking for….the school is fantastic at communicating”

Pippa – Boarding Parent

“Taunton School was more than a school, it was a home and a family that taught me things I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”

Alex – Thone then Wills West 1988-93

“Taunton was the whole package, learning, sporting life, school community, I loved school…”

Lisa – Jenkin 84-87

“So many amazing teachers who invested so much time into making me who I am…..on the last night of every single play I did with Mrs Stamp we would sit in the theatre and eat pizza, feeling on top of the world.”

Abigail – Bevan 2013-18

“A life changing experience”

Max – TSI and Wills East 2014-17

“…an excellent all-round co-educational experience fit for the 21st century…”

Muddy Stilettos

“A school for every child.”

Good Schools Guide

“The high-quality experiences that children receive, provides them with a firm foundation for future learning.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate

“This is a school which is unusually easy in its skin, it knows what it is doing and is sure-footed, unstuffy and unstuck-up.”

Muddy Stilettos

“Academically a very safe pair of hands across the board.”

Good Schools Guide
The Taunton School Foundation
Our mission is to engage a global community of Old Tauntonians, parents and friends to support our philanthropic aims. We fundraise for bursaries and capital projects, enhancing the experience
of every child at Taunton School.
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Taunton Prep School swimmers take gold at national competition

Two swimmers from Taunton Prep School have won gold medals in a national swimming competition. Ten-year-olds JJ Wells and James Sercombe both swam to victory to take the top spot in their category in the IAPS national swimming finals. JJ...

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Ben South, William Thomas, Byron Harmer Year 6 Biathle students Taunton School

Taunton Prep School out in force at National Schools Biathle Championships

Students from Taunton Prep School were part of one of the largest contingents at this year’s National Schools Biathle Championships at Leweston School. Over 30 students took part in the event, which saw seasoned Taunton Prep School athletes competing for...

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Taunton School swimmers make a splash at Meade King Cup

Taunton School’s swimmers are celebrating after winning every category in a Somerset schools competition at the weekend. The team tallied enough points to claim victory in all girls’, boys’ and relay categories in the Meade King Cup, which this year...

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Taunton School chefs uncover lost relics on school grounds

Taunton School chefs uncover lost relics on school grounds

Two Taunton School chefs have unearthed a haul of historical finds, including a Victorian Jubilee medal, after taking up metal detecting during the pandemic. Neil McKellar and Peter Council, who between them have worked in the school’s kitchens for over...

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