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Taunton Preparatory School

Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AE

ISC

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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    
Pupil Numbers 26 10 207 189    

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