• Strong Medicine
• Strong Sports
• Strong Mathematics
• Strong Drama
• Strong Music
• Strong Science
• Strong Business & Economics
• A place for everyone: five schools including two international schools
• Every teacher is trained in EAL and mental health first aid
• Small class sizes
• 1:3 teacher to student ratio in international schools
• Over 300 different clubs and societies
• Full Boarding – no exeats

More than 40 of our pupils have been offered Oxford or Cambridge places in the last 10 years and approximately 94% of all Sixth Formers take up university or college places either in the UK or overseas. Whilst others join the armed forces, take up apprenticeships or enter the workplace.

School strengths:

Strong Medicine
Our specialised Pre-Med Programme appeals to students who are keen to pursue a career in medicine. It aims to give pupils an insight into the careers of medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. The course will familiarise students with medical terminology, prepare them for interviews, BMAT and UKCAT, develop confident communication and interpersonal skills and encourage independent reading and research.

To date, our Pre-Med students have had 100% success at interviews often receiving offers for all four of their university choices.

Strong Sports
Taunton School has been named the 7th best school for sport in the UK, with outstanding facilities including two large sports halls which include indoor cricket practice facilities, squash courts, a climbing wall, fitness suite and dance studios, as well as astro pitches and pavilions and two excellent indoor swimming pools.

Strong Mathematics
We divide our pupils into sets by ability, with typically six sets in each year. Mathematics in Tauntob is an interesting and challenging course that suits our most able pupils, and provides excellent preparation for further study of mathematics in the Sixth Form whether studying A-Levels or the IB. Many pupils go on to study Maths in the Sixth Form either as A-Level Maths or Further Maths or IB Maths.

Strong Drama
With excellent performance areas at their disposal, including a rehearsal room and large, fully equipped theatre and studio, students at Taunton School flourish as they explore self-expression, creativity and gain confidence whilst honing their performance skills.
Trips to the theatre and participating in our broad range of school productions, including Informal Dance and Drama Evenings, Parents’ Day, Performing Arts Evenings, the Taunton Music and Drama Festival and the National Schools’ Shakespeare Festival, provide additional opportunities to maximise personal and performance development.

Strong Music
The musically talented and inquisitive have access to an extensive Music Department and can join a variety of Ensembles covering a multitude of musical genres and offering plenty of opportunities to perform worldwide. Ensembles include the Orchestra, Wind Band, Dance Band, Advanced Vocal Ensemble, Chapel Choir, Boys’ Choir, Rock Band, String Quartet, Stomp Percussion Ensemble, Funk Band, Saxophone Ensemble and Music Theory Classes.

To showcase their talents, pupils can participate in local, regional, national and international events such as the Taunton Music and Drama Festival, the National Schools’ Shakespeare Festival and the Model United Nations (MUN) to name but a few. Many pupils gain places in the National Youth Orchestra and perform in the National Youth Music Theatre.

Strong Science
With a fully refurbished Chemistry Department at their disposal, pupils benefit from excellent facilities in which to explore chemistry to the full. This includes developing their analysis and evaluating skills, and building on their mathematical problem-solving abilities.

Chemistry is a popular choice in the Sixth Form, with as many as 40 to 50 pupils choosing to explore the subject further at pre-university level. Courses offered include A-Level Chemistry or IB Chemistry at Higher or Standard Level.

Strong Business & Economics
Taunton School is the only UK educational institution to offer a different two-year route to higher education for students interested in careers in Business and Finance.

For 16 and 17-year-olds, we offer a tailor-made Academic programme with modules in maths, business and economics. This prepares students for the globally recognised NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) at 17 or 18. Successful completion of the IFY leads to a guaranteed place at one of more than 40 universities in the UK and around the world.

Taunton School is one of the South West’s leading co-educational independent day and boarding schools for children aged 0–18 years. Set in a stunning 56-acre site, Taunton School comprises many beautiful historical buildings, complemented by a range of modern and state of the art facilities and resources.

We aim to challenge, inspire and nurture young people to succeed in a global community.

The wellbeing of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do and all decisions are of direct benefit to them.

We are focused on ensuring that we prepare young people for their lives beyond school and in a world that changes rapidly. Throughout their lives, our children will work closely with people from across the globe and must adapt to a world of ever-changing technology.

Taunton consists of a caring and experienced Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School, inspiring Preparatory School, an innovative Senior School and a specialist International School. Taunton School aspires to offer a complete journey of education and growth to all children and young adults, unearthing the talent within every individual.

As an IB World School, we are innovative, forward-thinking, global in outlook and down to earth in approach. We are one school but each part is unique in character. We recognise that a balanced education is vital in developing the whole person.

Taunton School has excellent road and rail links, being just 45 minutes from Bristol International Airport and 1 hour 45 minutes from London by direct train.

BTEC

BTEC Business
BTEC Sport and Exercise Science Extended Diploma (three A Levels equivalent)

93% pupils gained at least 5 Grades A*-C

98% pass rate


IB Diploma 2019-20

The IB average point score was 32

BTEC Sport and Exercise Science

50% triple distinction (equivalent to 3 A* grades at A Level)
100% overall pass rate

Taunton School has a 56-acre campus with amazing facilities. Lessons are taught in well-equipped, spacious and modern classroom.

Boarding is a very popular option at Taunton School and is available from age of 7 - 18 (Years 3-13).

Boarding Options
3 nights per week: Occasional/flexi boarding
6 nights per week: Weekly boarding (Monday - Saturday)
7 nights per week: Traditional full boarding

The main points of entry to the Taunton School are at ages 11, 13 and 16, but the school also accepts applications for other year groups provided there are places. Boarders are accepted from the age of 11.

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