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The Castle School

Community school · Taunton · TA1 5AU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Local authority

Somerset

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • 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 community school (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Taunton, Somerset. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Taunton
57
Secondary schools in Taunton
5
Academies among open schools in Taunton
51% (29)
Open schools in TA1
17
Secondary in TA1
2
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary 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

  • The Castle School

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Taunton · TA1 5AU · Somerset

    Ages 11–19

    Status: Open

    0.0 miles away

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  • Pyrland School

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Taunton · TA2 7QP · Somerset

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.6 miles away

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Overview

School type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
123886

Location

Address
Wellington Road
Postcode
TA1 5AU
Town
Taunton
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset West and Taunton
Constituency
Taunton Deane
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

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.

School capacity
1,215
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Watson

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