MixedIndependentBoarding

Queen's College

Taunton, Somerset, South West · TA1 4QS

Founded in 1843 with a Methodist heritage, Queen's College has grown into a co-educational school spanning the full age range, with boarding alongside day places. With 371 pupils, it is a medium-sized school where the sixth form numbers a compact 65. Inspectors from the ISI rated it good overall and singled out personal development as excellent, with all compliance standards met. The Methodist character and pastoral focus suggest a school that prioritises the rounded growth of its pupils as much as their academic progress.

371

Pupils

good

ISI

£28,182

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 0-19
Pupils: 371
Location: Taunton, Somerset, South West
Website: www.queenscollege.org.uk
Telephone: 01823 272559

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head of College Mr Julian Noad

Latest results

Attainment 8

57.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

65%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

43%

A-level A*-A

32%

A-level A*-B

57%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 57.4 outstrips the national average of 46.9, and 65% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. At GCSE, 43% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, while at A-level 32% reach A*-A and 57% A*-B. Popular subjects span the sciences, business and the creative and social sciences, with Chinese among the languages offered alongside Spanish, and the EPQ available for those wanting to stretch further.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 65

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsPhysicsBusiness StudiesDrama and Theatre StudiesPsychologySociologyEconomicsChineseBiologyArt and Design

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQother

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 0%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Drama Scholarship

Languages

SpanishChinese

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsArt & DesignBiologyChemistryPhysicsBusiness StudiesDesign & TechnologyGeographyReligious Studies

Beyond the classroom

Drama has a notable presence, supported by a dedicated Drama Scholarship and reflected in the popularity of Drama and Theatre Studies at A-level. Art and Design features strongly across both GCSE and A-level choices, pointing to a culture that values creative as well as academic pursuits.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1843
Religious character: Methodist
Boarding: Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £22,896 - £28,182
Boarding fees (per year): £40,539 - £50,232
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries available, including six on full 100%

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 29 April 2025

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The last word

A medium-sized Methodist school with boarding and a creative streak, Queen's College pairs above-average results with the personal development inspectors rated excellent. Means-tested bursaries, including six full awards, may open the door for families weighing fees that climb steeply at boarding level.

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