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Taunton School
Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD
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School Information
Taunton School's aim is to prepare young people to shape the world in the 21st Century. The school offers the International Baccalaureate and Mandarin as part of its provision to support this aim. The school is ambitious for its students and aims to exceed expectations. We believe that education should transform the individual.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
530 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
| Date: | 24/04/2010 |
| Start: | 9:30 |
| Finish: | 12:30 |
| Address: | Taunton School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD |
| Contact's Name: | Valerie Gaskell |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01823 349209 |
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| Contact's Email: | valerie.gaskell@tauntonschool.co.uk |
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| Url: | www.tauntonschool.com/index.php?id=611 |
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| Description: | 2-7 yrs. We would be delighted if you would join us at one of our Open Mornings.
Experiencing the School at work, reviewing the facilities first hand and meeting our staff and pupils is the best way to understand where we can offer you and your child more. If you are unable to attend an open morning, a visit to the School can be arranged at a time of your convenience. |
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| How to register: | Pre-Prep and Preparatory School Admissions: Mrs Valerie Gaskell T:01823 349209, E: valerie.gaskell@tauntonschool.co.uk |
| Date: | 03/05/2010 |
| Start: | 9:30 |
| Finish: | 12:30 |
| Address: | Taunton School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD |
| Contact's Name: | Valerie Gaskell |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01823 349209 |
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| Contact's Email: | valerie.gaskell@tauntonschool.co.uk |
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| Url: | www.tauntonschool.com/index.php?id=611 |
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| Description: | 2-18 yrs. We would be delighted if you would join us at one of our Open Mornings.
Experiencing the School at work, reviewing the facilities first hand and meeting our staff and pupils is the best way to understand where we can offer you and your child more. If you are unable to attend an open morning, a visit to the School can be arranged at a time of your convenience. |
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| How to register: | Pre-Prep & Prep School Admissions: T:01823 349209, E: valerie.gaskell@tauntonschool.co.uk
Senior School Admissions: Declan Rogers Registrar, T:01823 349223, E: registrar@tauntonschool.co.uk |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
6160 - 7830 |
| Day (£): |
3930 - 4840 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
CEE, Interview, Assessment |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Clergy discounts, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
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Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
13 - 19 |
13 - 19 |
13 - 18 |
13 - 18 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
147 |
87 |
145 |
151 |
120 |
113 |
Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, German, Greek, History, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Cricket nets, Design & Technology Suite, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, International Centre, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Music suite, Performing Arts Centre, Photography Studio, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Swimming Pool (covered), Swimming Pool (open air), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Archery, Ballet/Dance, Bridge, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Climbing, Computing/IT, Cookery, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Film/Video Club, Forum Debating, Kit Car, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Natural History, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Riding, Science club, Skiing, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Year book, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Inter denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
95921 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
7089 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
933 / 6025 |