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Schools in Taunton, South West (2025)

51 schools · 15,322 students · 29 academy, 17 local authority, 5 independent · median Pupils on roll 219.

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Ranked schools in Taunton

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.

  1. 1
    91
    North Curry CofE Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
  2. 2
    88
    Trull Church of England VA Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
  3. 3
    86
    Orchard Grove Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary– · 130 students
  4. 4
    85
    Queen's CollegeTaunton · Independent All-through57.4 Attainment 8 · 613 students
  5. 5
    83
    Curry Mallet Church of England Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary– · 64 students
  6. 6
    83
    The Castle SchoolTaunton · Academy Secondary53.4 Attainment 8 · 1,207 students
  7. 7
    79
    Thurlbear Church of England Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  8. 8
    78
    Bishops Hull Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
  9. 9
    78
    Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, TauntonTaunton · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 423 students
  10. 10
    69
    Parkfield Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
  11. 11
    69
    Churchstanton Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 78 students
  12. 12
    63
    Staplegrove Church SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
  13. 13
    59
    Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 188 students
  14. 14
    59
    Bishop Fox's SchoolTaunton · Academy Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 1,123 students
  15. 15
    57
    Blackbrook Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
  16. 16
    52
    Nerrols Primary School and NurseryTaunton · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
  17. 17
    51
    Kingsmead AcademyTaunton · Academy Secondary43.8 Attainment 8 · 892 students
  18. 18
    50
    St George's Catholic SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
  19. 19
    48
    Cheddon Fitzpaine Church SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
  20. 20
    44
    Ruishton Church of England SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
  21. 21
    43
    Wiveliscombe Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
  22. 22
    41
    West Monkton Church of England SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 465 students
  23. 23
    41
    North Town AcademyTaunton · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 470 students
  24. 24
    40
    Monkton Wood AcademyTaunton · Academy Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 1,267 students
  25. 25
    39
    Norton Fitzwarren Church SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
  26. 26
    35
    Bishops Lydeard Church SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
  27. 27
    35
    St Peter's Church of England First SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary– · 123 students
  28. 28
    33
    Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC PrimaryTaunton · Local authority Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 67 students
  29. 29
    33
    Minerva Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
  30. 30
    32
    Cotford St Luke Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
  31. 31
    27
    Lyngford Park Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 284 students
  32. 32
    27
    St James Church SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
  33. 33
    25
    Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 363 students
  34. 34
    25
    St Andrew's Church SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
  35. 35
    24
    King's College TauntonTaunton · Independent Secondary35.8 Attainment 8 · 389 students
  36. 36
    22
    Priorswood Primary SchoolTaunton · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
  37. 37
    22
    Wellsprings Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 279 students
  38. 38
    22
    Creech St Michael Church of England Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary36% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 257 students
  39. 39
    21
    Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 112 students
  40. 40
    21
    Taunton SchoolTaunton · Independent All-through18.4 Attainment 8 · 667 students
  41. 41
    15
    Holway Park Community Primary SchoolTaunton · Local authority Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 335 students

Other schools in Taunton

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

85.4

Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School

Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

57 students

74.3

Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School

Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11

50 students

61.5

Stogumber CofE Primary School

Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11

41 students

40.5

Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School

Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

32 students

21.2

Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School

Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11

33 students

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Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13

–

King's College Prep

Taunton · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13

260 students

–

Pyrland School

Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16

–

Richard Huish College

Taunton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19

0 students

–

Taunton Preparatory School

Taunton · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13

588 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Taunton?

North Curry CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Taunton with a Success Index (England) of 91.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Taunton?

Taunton has 51 schools (39 primary, 4 all-through, 7 secondary, 1 sixth form) educating 15,322 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Taunton?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Taunton is 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.