Taunton School Educational Charity
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Taunton School Educational Charity is the governing charitable body that operates the Taunton School family of independent day and boarding schools in Somerset. Established to advance education, the charity manages a comprehensive educational pathway from nursery through to sixth form, alongside dedicated international study centres. It focuses on providing exceptional academic, pastoral, and co-curricular opportunities while fostering a strong boarding community and widening access through bursaries and assisted places.
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Taunton Senior School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13 to 18, set within a 56-acre campus in Somerset. Featuring historic 19th-century architecture, the school provides a comprehensive senior education that culminates in a broad Sixth Form provision. Pupils can choose to pursue A-Level, International Baccalaureate (IB), or BTEC qualifications. The school emphasises a balanced educational model, pairing rigorous academic study with an extensive range of co-curricular activities, whilst maintaining a supportive, community-focused environment across its various boarding and day houses.
Taunton Preparatory School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Somerset. Sharing a 56-acre campus with the wider Taunton School, it caters to pupils in Years 3 to 8. The school offers a broad curriculum and over 60 co-curricular clubs, utilising shared facilities that include science laboratories, libraries, and sports complexes. Formed in 1994 through the amalgamation of the former boys' and girls' junior schools, it serves as a transitional stage between the Pre-Prep and Senior schools. The pastoral and educational ethos is underpinned by core values of humility, engagement, and kindness.