Leading Independent Senior School In Somerset

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Welcome to the
Senior School

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Here you’ll find everything you need to know about joining Taunton School in the Senior years. You’ll discover more about our excellent facilities, outstanding pastoral care and the exceptional academic and co-curricular opportunities we offer at this pivotal stage in your child’s educational journey.

Watch our videos to get a glimpse of our warm and friendly community, a taste of the fun and rewarding life of a Senior School student and why other parents have chosen Taunton School for their children’s education. You can also read our review in the Good Schools Guide, or our latest inspection report.

Of course, the best way to see whether Taunton is right for your child is to come and visit. Only then will you truly experience the happy, vibrant, inspiring environment that enables our pupils to thrive and reach their full potential.

James Johnson
Headmaster of Taunton School

At a Glance

  • 600 Students
  • 260 Boarders
  • 46 Nationalities
  • 18 Avg. class size
  • 150 Co-curricular Activities
  • 20 Ensembles
  • 1050+ Sporting Fixtures
  • 125+ Sports Teams
  • 20+ Sports
  • 100+ Performing Arts Events
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Senior academic pathways

At Taunton School we believe in finding the best academic pathway for each and every child. Whilst elements of our GCSE curriculum are compulsory for all, breadth and optionality are also available, with students choosing from three distinct routes. The vast majority of our students will study nine GCSEs, allowing them to concentrate on the quality of the grades they achieve as opposed to the quantity of subjects they study.

We are one of the few schools in the country to offer four separate Sixth Form academic routes; A-Level, International Baccalaureate, BTEC and the International Foundation Year. Parents can expect the same flexibility and balance in our approach to the Sixth Form curriculum as we demonstrate at GCSE.

Find out more about our Academic Excellence

What our
Parents Say

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The school has been wonderful at making her feel at home…we couldn’t have asked for a more proactive and caring environment.

Senior Parent

Pastoral and wellbeing in the senior school

We are very proud of our pastoral care, our sense of community, and our inclusive ethos.

Taunton is a place in which many communities come together to create one greater collective. Our school is built on inclusivity, where everybody belongs – whatever your story, whatever your background. We offer wrap around care for your child in a supportive environment where every student has the freedom to be themselves and is encouraged to explore their passions.

Find out more about our outstanding pastoral care

Senior co-curricular activities

Through our extensive co-curricular programme our students explore opportunities in sport, the arts and a choice of activities which develop key life skills and characteristics such as leadership, teamwork and reflection.

We have a high expectation of our students outside of the classroom, whereby they are encouraged to participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities. With over 150 co-curricular activities we are encouraging excellence whilst promoting participation.

Discover our extensive programme of co-curricular activities

Senior boarding school Southwest

At Taunton School, we offer full, flexi, and weekly boarding. Providing a very homely atmosphere, boarders flourish in our caring and nurturing environment, whilst making long term friendships and experiencing a life-changing education.

Find out more about our boarding offer

A school for military families

Military families have been part of Taunton School for many years and contribute greatly to our broad and diverse community. Children from military backgrounds are familiar with the upheaval of military life and have often attended several schools before joining us. They enjoy the stability, consistency and undisrupted education that Taunton School can offer. We believe that every child should benefit from an exceptional education, which is why we offer significant financial support for military families in receipt of CEA.

Find out more about our offer for Military Families

Book your Visit With Us

Join our Headmaster, James Johnson, and the Taunton School Leadership Team at an upcoming open event.

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.

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