Each year, we are delighted to recognise and support pupils who have academic, musical, dramatic, artistic or sporting gifts with a scholarship award. We warmly invite students to find out more and apply for our scholarship opportunities to discover the benefits of an inspiring education here at Taunton School.
Apply for 11+ Scholarships
Apply for 13+, 16+ & IB Scholarships
We recognise talent with a variety of scholarship categories for entry into Year 7 in Academic, Sports, Art, Music, Dance, Drama and Design & Technology. Candidates may apply for up to two categories of scholarship.
As a scholar at Taunton Prep School, pupils will have access to all of our scholarship enrichment and extension activities for their scholarship category, which will be applicable throughout their education at Taunton School to the end of Sixth Form.
For current pupils, please apply via the form on the Parent Portal.
We recognise talent with a variety of scholarships for entry into Year 9: Academic, Sports, Art, Music, Drama, and Design & Technology. Candidates may apply for up to two categories of scholarship.
For current pupils, please apply via the form on the Parent Portal.
We offer Academic, Music, Drama, Art, Sport, and Design Technology to candidates for entry into Sixth Form in Year 12. Our support recognises the scholar’s outstanding ability, but also confers certain responsibilities to the school community on the individual. Candidates may apply for up to two categories of scholarship.
For current students, please apply via the form on the Parent Portal.
Every year we offer International Baccalaureate Scholarships. For qualifying applicants, having been through the means testing process, up to 100% remission of the total fees is available. This is made possible thanks to philanthropist Ian Evans Lombe. The award is often shared between two candidates, each receiving a 50% remission. Please note that a confidential statement of financial circumstances form must be filled alongside any application for candidates seeking fee assistance.
For current students, please apply via the form on the Parent Portal.
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship at Taunton School, please complete an application form, or if you have more questions get in touch by completing our online enquiry form.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide key documents including previous school reports and supporting evidence. We recognise that every family’s situation is different and are always happy to offer you personalised guidance and help with your application.
Scholarship Deadlines at Taunton School
| 16+ Scholarship and IB Evans Lombe Award | Friday 30th October 2026 |
| 13+ Scholarship | Friday 11th December 2026 |
| 11+ Scholarship | Sunday 2nd January 2027 |
We offer means-tested assisted places to provide fee assistance to enable talented pupils to join the school who might otherwise be unable to do so due to financial circumstances. An application form can be obtained from our Admissions team and submitted in confidence online or by post, along with any required supporting documentation. The result of the application process will be given to the Headmaster for his decision.
For more information, please discuss with Admissions.
Join our Headmaster, James Johnson, and the Taunton School Leadership Team at an upcoming open day.
This is the best way for prospective families to experience Taunton School with the opportunity to meet members of staff, tour the state-of-the-art facilities and ask questions. Join our in-person open mornings or attend virtually.