Best Schools in Taunton
94 schools in Taunton
Key Facts
- Taunton is home to 94 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Taunton have 54.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 11,222 pupils across 50 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Taunton achieve a Progress 8 score of 0.20 and an Attainment 8 score of 48.34, outperforming the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively, with 4,456 pupils across 5 schools.
- In Taunton, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.05 and spending per pupil of £8,267, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.68 and spending per pupil of £7,695, reflecting varied demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Taunton
37 nurseries in Taunton
Top Primary Schools in Taunton
50 primary schools in Taunton
KC
King's College Prep
Taunton, TA2 8AA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils265
P/T Ratio–
King's College Taunton
Taunton, TA1 3LA
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils394
P/T Ratio–
Queen's College
Taunton, TA1 4QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils649
P/T Ratio–
Taunton Preparatory School
Taunton, TA2 6AE
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils433
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Taunton
6 secondary schools in Taunton
The Castle School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Taunton, TA1 5AU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8+0.60
Attainment 855.3
Eng+Maths84%
Pupils1,202
MW
Monkton Wood Academy
Taunton, TA2 8PD
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils1,266
DC
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Taunton, TA4 4SW
Academy · Middle · Ages 9–13
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils349
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Taunton
1 sixth form colleges in Taunton
Top Special Schools in Taunton
1 special schools in Taunton
Top Independent Schools in Taunton
8 independent schools in Taunton
KC
King's College Prep
Taunton, TA2 8AA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils265
P/T Ratio–
King's College Taunton
Taunton, TA1 3LA
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils394
P/T Ratio–
Queen's College
Taunton, TA1 4QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils649
P/T Ratio–
Taunton Preparatory School
Taunton, TA2 6AE
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils433
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Taunton has 94 schools, including 50 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 37 nurseries, 8 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Taunton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.11 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,654 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.