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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
Contact's Phone Number:	01823 349209
Contact's Email:	valerie.gaskell@tauntonschool.co.uk
Url:	www.tauntonschool.com/index.php?id=611
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.
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
Contact's Phone Number:	01823 349209
Contact's Email:	valerie.gaskell@tauntonschool.co.uk
Url:	www.tauntonschool.com/index.php?id=611
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.
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

	Boarding		Day		Sixth Form
	Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls
Age Range	13 - 19	13 - 19	13 - 18	13 - 18
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