Best Boys Schools in Taunton
1 Boys School found
Key Facts
- There is 1 single-sex boys' school in Taunton, accounting for 1.1% of all schools in the area, which is in line with the national average of 0.7%.
- The school has 100 pupils, with 80.0% eligible for free school meals, significantly higher than the national average of 23.8%, indicating a high level of socio-economic need.
- The school has a very low pupil-teacher ratio of 8.50, compared to the national average of 18.10, and spends £32,596 per pupil, much higher than the national average of £7,460.
- The school's performance is significantly below national averages, with 0.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, a Progress 8 score of -2.54, and 73.8% persistent absence rate, much higher than the national 20.0% rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 94 boys schools in Taunton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Taunton | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 0% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -2.54 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 1.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 74% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £32,596 | £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.