North Town Academy

About North Town Academy

North Town Academy is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 486 pupils on roll. It is part of RICHARD HUISH TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

486 / 417 (117%) · over capacity

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF

Phone

01823284676

Headteacher

Mark Braund

Website

www.northtownschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is North Town Academy?

North Town Academy is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does North Town Academy have?

North Town Academy has 486 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does North Town Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at North Town Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is North Town Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — North Town Academy is part of RICHARD HUISH TRUST.

Where is North Town Academy?

North Town Academy is located at Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF.