A postcode district in Somerset
In short: TA1 is a postcode district in Somerset with 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
13 in TA1, best first
Taunton, TA1 4TU · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
Results above the England average.
56 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
6 in TA1, best first
Results above the England average.
336 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.7
England 46.2
Results above the England average.
287 first choices, 224 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
16 in TA1, highest Ofsted grade first
Taunton, TA1 5EB · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Taunton, TA1 5BQ · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Taunton, TA1 3DL · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
4 in TA1, by the school's Eduscope score
Results above the England average.
336 first choices, 237 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.7
England 46.2
Taunton, TA1 3DZ · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
No published results yet.
Taunton, TA1 3LA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
1 in TA1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ta1 3dl · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
3 in TA1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ta1 3dl · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Taunton, TA1 3LA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 19
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Taunton, TA1 4QS · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
Pick a stage to see every TA1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
TA1 has 33 schools and nurseries.
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
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TA1 has 33 schools, including 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
The highest-ranked schools in TA1 on Eduscope are The Castle School, Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton, Bishop Fox's School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
There are 3 independent schools in TA1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in TA1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in TA1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
