Best Private Schools in Taunton
8 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Taunton, 8 private schools (8.5% of total) provide education to 2,557 pupils, a significant proportion of the town's school population.
- Taunton's private schools have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, reflecting a different socio-economic profile.
- Of the 3 inspected private schools in Taunton, 100.0% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 3 Good, indicating a high standard of education.
- Private schools in Taunton have 16.0% of pupils with special educational needs and an Attainment 8 score of 37.27, with 22.6% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
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King's College Prep
Taunton, TA2 8AA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Pupils265
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King's College Taunton
Taunton, TA1 3LA
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
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Pupils394
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Queen's College
Taunton, TA1 4QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
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Pupils649
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Taunton Preparatory School
Taunton, TA2 6AE
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13
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Pupils433
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Taunton School
Taunton, TA2 6AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19
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Pupils687
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Cambian Somerset School
Taunton, TA3 5PX
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18
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Pupils41
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 private schools in Taunton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Taunton | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 53% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.11 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | 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.