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Deane Discovery Centre

Pupil referral unit · Taunton · TA3 7SW

Ages 7–16 · Somerset

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
12
Gender
Mixed
School type
Pupil referral unit

Age range

Ages 7–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Pupil referral unit
Headteacher
Mr Steve Baker

Location

Address
Howleigh Lane, Blagdon Hill
Postcode
TA3 7SW
Town
Taunton
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset West and Taunton
Constituency
Taunton Deane
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Rural village

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed pupil referral unit, Ages 7–16, in Taunton, Somerset. Notable characteristics: special school.

Open schools in Taunton
57
Academies among open schools in Taunton
51% (29)
Open schools in TA3
12
Open schools in Somerset LA
307

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TauntonNear TA3

  • West Buckland Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wellington · TA21 9LD · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM8.1%
    • Demand1.07

    2.3 miles away

  • Orchard Grove Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Free schools · Primary

    Taunton · TA3 7FD · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • FSM8.5%
    • Demand1.00

    2.6 miles away

  • Queen's College

    Other independent school

    Taunton · TA1 4QS · Somerset

    Ages 3–19

    • Att860.0
    • EM5+60%

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Steve Baker

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