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  • Bishop Fox's School
  • Kingsmead Academy
  • Monkton Wood Academy
  • Pyrland School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Taunton Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Taunton. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Taunton

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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
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 · 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
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
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
#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 & 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
#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

Map of Secondary Schools in Taunton

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Neighbourhoods in Taunton

Cheddon Fitzpaine is a popular residential pocket within the Taunton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Taunton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Pyrland SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Pyrland School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Monkton Heathfield is a popular residential pocket within the Taunton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Taunton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Monkton Wood AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Monkton Wood Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Rowbarton is a popular residential pocket within the Taunton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Taunton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2The Castle School, TauntonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
The Castle School, Taunton#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

South Taunton is a popular residential pocket within the Taunton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Taunton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8King's College TauntonIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
King's College Taunton#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Staplegrove is a popular residential pocket within the Taunton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Taunton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Taunton SchoolIndependentAll-through8-18+ yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Taunton School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 8-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Trull is a popular residential pocket within the Taunton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Taunton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Queen's CollegeIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
#4Bishop Fox's SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Queen's College#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Bishop Fox's School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wiveliscombe is a popular residential pocket within the Taunton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Taunton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Kingsmead AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Kingsmead Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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