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  • King's College Taunton
  • Taunton School
  • Queen's College
  • Pyrland School
  • Monkton Wood Academy
  • Kingsmead Academy
  • Bishop Fox's School
  • The Castle School, Taunton
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Taunton Area

Taunton secondary schools offer diverse options across Somerset's county town, though 50%% are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 86%. [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc] and [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc] lead among state schools, while [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] is a top-ranked independent option. With an average Attainment 8 score of 45 compared to England's 41, families across Bishop's Hull, Comeytrowe, and Norton Fitzwarren have access to 8 secondary schools ranging from comprehensive state schools to selective independent options. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Taunton
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Taunton45.1
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Taunton15%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Taunton4.0
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Taunton50%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Taunton
45.1vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Taunton
15%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Taunton
4.0vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Taunton
50%vsEngland
86%
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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#8TAUNTON
#3,491England

King's College Taunton

South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA
Somerset council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
427 pupils
Mixed
13-18+ years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#1TAUNTON
#567England

Taunton School

Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD
Somerset council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
727 pupils
Mixed
8-18+ years
Christian
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#3TAUNTON
#1,317England

Queen's College

Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS
Somerset council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
651 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
Protestant
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary
#7TAUNTON
#3,359England

Pyrland School

Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7QP
Somerset council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
958 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School206 offers / 272 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6TAUNTON
#3,017England

Monkton Wood Academy

School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8PD
Somerset council
GCSE
1,335 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School267 offers / 230 applications
Subscription: 0.9xUndersubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#5TAUNTON
#2,342England

Kingsmead Academy

Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2NE
Somerset council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
925 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School175 offers / 197 applications
Subscription: 1.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#4TAUNTON
#1,794England

Bishop Fox's School

Bishop Fox Drive, Taunton, TA1 3HQ
Somerset council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,081 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School221 offers / 537 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2TAUNTON
#1,166England

The Castle School, Taunton

Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AU
Somerset council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,204 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School237 offers / 583 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Taunton

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Neighbourhoods in Taunton

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Pyrland SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Pyrland School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Monkton Wood AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Monkton Wood Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Castle School, TauntonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Castle School, Taunton

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8King's College TauntonIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
King's College Taunton

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Taunton SchoolIndependentAll-through8-18+ yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Taunton School

Independent • All-through • 8-18+ years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Queen's CollegeIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
#4Bishop Fox's SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Queen's College

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Bishop Fox's School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Kingsmead AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Kingsmead Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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