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Pre-Prep

Why is outdoor play important in early years education?

4th October 2023

Outdoor play is fundamental for children, in fostering their development and equipping them for their education. Both physical education and outdoor play contribute toward a substantial amount of the EYFS…

Taunton School announces appointment of new Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery

26th April 2023

Rebecca Lewis is set to join the school in September 2023. She is currently Deputy Head of a primary school in Solihull. “I am delighted to be joining Taunton School…

Taunton School announces appointment of new COO

31st March 2023

Sandra Reynolds, who has had a career in the education sector spanning more than 20 years, will take up the position as Taunton’s Chief Operating Officer in May. She is…

Taunton School maintains top ten position in national rankings for best schools for sport

22nd February 2023

Taunton School has been placed seventh in the latest Top 200 Sports Schools list – one of the few schools to hold on to their top ten position since the…

Green Heart opens at Taunton School

2nd February 2023

A ‘green heart’ has opened at Taunton School this week, offering pupils the chance to relax in an environmentally friendly haven. The development has seen asphalt roads and paths between…

Taunton School creates ‘Green Heart’ in centre of campus

18th October 2022

Work has started on the creation of a ‘Green Heart’ as part of a plan to provide an outdoor haven in the centre of Taunton School. The £360k plan will…

Meet James Johnson – CEO and Headmaster of Taunton School

21st September 2022

“Take risks, aim high, be prepared to fail and don’t settle.” This is the advice from James Johnson as he settles into life as the new CEO and Headmaster at…

Taunton Prep School swimmers attempt Channel swim record

29th July 2022

A group of daring children from Taunton Prep School in Somerset are attempting to become the youngest ever relay team to swim the English Channel. The youngsters, all aged around…

Taunton School chefs uncover lost relics on school grounds

10th June 2022

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…

Taunton School shortlisted for Boarding School of the Year in the 2022 Tes Awards

4th May 2022

Taunton School has been shortlisted as one of the best boarding schools in the UK in the 2022 Tes Awards. The leading south west independent school has been recognised for…

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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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