Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School
School summary
Spanning the very earliest years through to age 14, Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School offers a long, continuous start to independent education in Taunton, Somerset. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded it an 'excellent' judgement, with personal development also rated 'excellent' and all compliance standards met. With 441 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around nine to one, classes are intimate and staffing generous. Boarding is available alongside day places, and the school caters for children from birth onwards, making it a practical option for families seeking continuity. Around one in five pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting a willingness to accommodate a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 February 2026
Teaching & academics
The 'excellent' ISI rating, combined with a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about nine, points to close attention and small teaching groups under Headmaster Ed Burnett. With more than 20 per cent of pupils on the SEN register, the school appears geared towards supporting children individually rather than teaching to a single pace.
Headmaster · Ed Burnett
Beyond the classroom
A broad scholarship programme spans academic, sports, art, music, dance, drama and design, hinting at strength and ambition across both the arts and sport. Boarding provision extends school life beyond the classroom day.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1994
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 20.32%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
Mobile phone policy
Phones are handed in to houses at 8.20am each morning and returned after 5pm each day.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,650 - £22,290
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £17,487 - £37,920
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A small, well-staffed prep school that takes children from their earliest years through to 13-plus, with an 'excellent' inspection record to match. Day fees run from £10,650 to £22,290, with boarding up to £37,920.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.