Selworthy Special School

About Selworthy Special School

Selworthy Special School is an academy special converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 209 pupils on roll. It is part of THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

209 / 207 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD

Phone

01823284970

Headteacher

Hollie Phillips

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Selworthy Special School?

Selworthy Special School is an academy special converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Selworthy Special School have?

Selworthy Special School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Selworthy Special School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Selworthy Special School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.1 in 2025/26.

How does Selworthy Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Selworthy Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Selworthy Special School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Selworthy Special School is part of THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Selworthy Special School?

Selworthy Special School is located at Selworthy Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8HD.