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Taunton Preparatory School
Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AE
School Information
The School caters for both day and boarding pupils from a wide catchment area. Although there is an entrance assessment, there is a wide ability range. We pride ourselves on an extensive range of activities outside the classroom which clearly give it the ethos of a thriving boarding environment. There are currently 55 teaching staff attached to the School, where class sizes are kept to a maximum of 19.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep |
| Size: |
432 |
| School Inspection Report: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
IAPS |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
3705 - 6715 |
| Day (£): |
1925 - 4185 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Interview, Report, Assessment, Visit |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Clergy discounts, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
7 - 13 |
7 - 13 |
2 - 13 |
2 - 13 |
|
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| Pupil Numbers |
26 |
10 |
207 |
189 |
|
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Subjects taught
Art, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Religious Studies, Spanish
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Conference facilities, Cricket nets, Design & Technology Suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Language Centre, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Music suite, Performing Arts Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Swimming Pool (open air), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Archery, Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Handicrafts, Knitting, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Philately, Photography, Pottery, Riding, Scouts/Guides etc., Skiing
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural, Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Inter denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
87542 |
| DfE Reference Number: |
933 / 6214 |