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Queen's College

Other independent school · Taunton, TA1 4QS

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#780 of 2,536

Better than 69% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 19
Pupils613
GenderMixed
Religious characterMethodist
Head teacherMr Julian Noad
Local authoritySomerset
Opened01 Jan 1919
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123913.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSomersetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.42.443.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%60.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%39.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%9.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 466--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSomersetEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.36.92, similar to England, better than Somerset33.8135
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels38.7, better than England, better than Somerset34.1535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better16.7%, similar to England, better than Somerset12.4%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.09, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study40--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils613
Girls329
Boys284
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.122
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.6

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.84.7%
Higher education61%
Employment22%
Apprenticeship1.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.7%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Queen's College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryBishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, TauntonVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryTrull Church of England VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryOrchard Grove Primary SchoolFree schools
Outstanding
1.0 miSecondaryThe Castle SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.0 miPrimarySt George's Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.1 miSecondaryBishop Fox's SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miNot applicableKing's College TauntonOther independent school
Unrated
1.1 mi16 plusRichard Huish CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
Unrated
1.2 miPrimaryNorth Town AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Queen's College

How does Queen's College rank in England?

Queen's College ranks 780 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 69% of schools).

What are Queen's College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Queen's College was B-, and 16.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Queen's College?

Queen's College has 613 pupils aged 3 to 19.

Does Queen's College have a sixth form?

Yes, Queen's College teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.