Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School
Taunton, Somerset, South West · TA2 6AE
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.
441
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£22,290
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-14
- Pupils
- 441
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9
- Location
- Taunton, Somerset, South West
- Website
- https://www.tauntonschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01823 703307
Headteacher
Headmaster Ed Burnett
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 20.32%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1994
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Phones are handed in to houses at 8.20am each morning and returned after 5pm each day.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,650 - £22,290
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £17,487 - £37,920
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 February 2026
The last word
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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Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School located?
Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School is located at Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Taunton, TA2 6AE.
What type of school is Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School?
Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School?
Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School has approximately 441 pupils on roll.
What is Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School's inspection rating?
Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 5 February 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.