How many pupils does Taunton School have?

Taunton School has 687 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Taunton School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Taunton School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 22.1 in 2025/26.

Where is Taunton School?

Taunton School is located at Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD.

Taunton School

Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

22.1

Attainment 8

8–19

Ages

687

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Taunton School

Taunton School is an independent school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 8–19. It has 687 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 22.1 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 8–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 687 / 780 (88%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Christian

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

0.6%

SEN support

19.4%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

76 students

25%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

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.

Contact Details

Address: Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD
Phone: 01823703703
Headteacher: James Johnson
Website: http://www.tauntonschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Taunton School?: Taunton School is an independent school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 8–19.
How many pupils does Taunton School have?: Taunton School has 687 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Taunton School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Taunton School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 22.1 in 2025/26.
Where is Taunton School?: Taunton School is located at Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD.

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