What counts as an independent secondary school option in Taunton?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state secondary schools in Taunton?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Taunton hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent secondary schools in Taunton appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Secondary Schools in Taunton

Schools in the Taunton built-up area. Compare independent secondary schools with rankings, inspection outcomes, maps and local area views. This page currently lists 3 schools in Taunton. Schools featured here include King's College Taunton, Taunton School and Queen's College.

Key Performance Metrics for Taunton

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Taunton52%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Taunton41.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Taunton14%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Taunton3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Taunton7.8/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Taunton

52%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Taunton

41.3vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Taunton

14%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Taunton

3.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Taunton

7.8/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Taunton

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

King's College Taunton
South Taunton
Taunton School
Staplegrove
Queen's College
Trull