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Taunton secondary schools offer diverse options across Somerset's county town, though 50% are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 86%. Taunton School and The Castle School, Taunton lead among state schools, while Queen's College 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.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Pyrland School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Monkton Wood Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Castle School, Taunton | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | King's College Taunton | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Taunton School | Independent | All-through | 8-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 8-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Queen's College | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #4 | Bishop Fox's School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Kingsmead Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
