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King's College Taunton

Other independent school · Taunton · TA1 3LA

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Age range

Ages 13–19

Pupils

389

Local authority

Somerset

Age range

Ages 13–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingBoarding school
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed other independent school, Ages 13–19, in Taunton, Somerset, 389 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, independent. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Taunton
57
Academies among open schools in Taunton
51% (29)
Open schools in TA1
17
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 TA1

Overview

School type
Other independent school
Age range
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
123912

Location

Address
South Road
Postcode
TA1 3LA
Town
Taunton
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Taunton and Wellington
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 18 Jan 2024.

Pupils on roll
389
Boys / girls
228 / 161
School capacity
490
Capacity fill
389 / 490 (79%)
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
Boarding school
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Religious ethos
Church of England
Governance
Independent

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Michael Sloan
Telephone
01823328200
Website
www.kings-taunton.co.uk

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