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Secondary schools in TA2

All 6 secondary schools in TA2.

6 schools in TA2

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  1. Monkton Wood Academy

    Taunton, TA2 8PD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Inadequate
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the England average.

    184 first choices, 264 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.2

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    11.3%
    Pupils
    1,267
    Pupils per teacher
    19.3
    View school Monkton Wood Academy
  2. Pyrland School

    Taunton, TA2 7QP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Inadequate in 4 areas
    • Church of England

    Results below the England average.

    137 first choices, 207 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1639.8

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    12.1%
    Pupils
    1,029
    Pupils per teacher
    22.0
    View school Pyrland School
  3. Park House School

    Taunton, TA2 7AX · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    20
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Park House School
  4. Selworthy Special School

    Taunton, TA2 8HD · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    14.0%
    Pupils
    204
    Pupils per teacher
    5.9
    View school Selworthy Special School
  5. The Sky Academy

    Taunton, TA2 7HW · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Boys

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    33.1%
    Pupils
    105
    Pupils per teacher
    7.3
    View school The Sky Academy
  6. Taunton School

    Taunton, TA2 6AD · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1622.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    667
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Taunton School
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How TA2's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Taunton School: 22.1Pyrland School: 39.8Monkton Wood Academy: 42.2020406080
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Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

TA2 average 17.6%Monkton Wood Academy: 11.3%Pyrland School: 12.1%Selworthy Special School: 14%The Sky Academy: 33.1%0%9%18%27%36%
Secondary schools in TA2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in TA2

  1. Some are faith schools.

    2 of the 6 secondary schools in TA2 have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in TA2, explained

There are 6 secondary schools in TA2. 0 are run by the council and 4 are academies or free schools. Among them are 3 special and 2 independent schools.

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How many secondary schools are in TA2?
There are 6 secondary schools in TA2, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in TA2?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in TA2 on Eduscope are Monkton Wood Academy and Pyrland School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in TA2 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in TA2?
When choosing a secondary school in TA2, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 6 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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