MixedIndependentBoarding

King's College (Taunton)

Taunton, Somerset, South West · TA1 3LA

Founded in 1880, King's College is a small Church of England independent school in Taunton, Somerset, offering both day and boarding places to a mixed roll of around 392 pupils. Its standout feature is an exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 5:1, which allows for genuinely individual attention across the school. With 159 pupils in the sixth form, almost two in five of the roll are studying at A-level, giving King's a notably senior, academically focused character. The school also supports a high proportion of pupils with SEN, at nearly 30 per cent, suggesting a learning culture geared to differing needs.

392

Pupils

£32,043

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 392
Pupil:teacher ratio: 5
Location: Taunton, Somerset, South West
Website: https://www.kings-taunton.co.uk/

Headteacher

Headmaster Michael Sloan

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Latest results

GCSE grade 9-7

51%

A-level A*-A

35%

A-level A*-B

63%

Teaching & academics

Results are solid rather than stellar: 51 per cent of GCSE grades reach 9-7, while at A-level 35 per cent of entries are graded A*-A and 63 per cent A*-B. The sciences and mathematics run strongly through the curriculum, with Maths, Further Maths, Economics and the three sciences among the most popular A-level choices, alongside an EPQ and BTEC options for those wanting alternative routes. Modern and classical languages are well represented, from French, German and Spanish to Latin and Chinese.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 159

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsEconomicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsGeographyBusiness StudiesEnglish Literature

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 29.7%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicSportingArtisticMusicDramaPerforming ArtsDesign Technology

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanishChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageBiologyChemistryPhysicsHistoryGeographyFrenchGermanSpanishLatinDramaMusicPhysical EducationArt & Design

Sport

Main sports

Cricket

Beyond the classroom

Cricket is the principal sport here, and scholarships span an unusually broad range of talents, covering academic, sporting, artistic, music, drama, performing arts and design technology. That breadth signals a school keen to reward pupils who excel beyond the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1880
Religious character: C of E
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Pupils allowed to have phones at school. Third, fourth and fifth form pupils leave phones in houses during day and hand in overnight. Pupils guided on responsible use and mental health benefits of digital detoxing.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £32,043
Boarding fees (per year): £49,104

Inspection reports

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The last word

A small, science-leaning boarding school where tiny classes and a wide scholarship offer make King's worth a look for families seeking close attention. Day fees reach around £32,000 and boarding up to £49,000, so it is a considered investment.

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