A-level 2024/25
#433 of 2,536
Better than 82% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123914.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 22.1 | 43.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 1.7% | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 1.1% | 39.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0.6% | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 1.1% | 55.9% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 176 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 39.8, better than England, better than Somerset | 33.81 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 42.19, better than England, better than Somerset | 34.15 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 25%, better than England, better than Somerset | 12.4% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.21, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 176 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 667 |
| Girls | 307 |
| Boys | 360 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 168 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 4 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 64.9% |
| Higher education | 46.8% |
| Employment | 15.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Taunton Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Andrew's Church School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Staplegrove Church School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 May 2012. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | North Town Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Castle School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Priorswood Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Wellsprings Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2019. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Pyrland School | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Parkfield Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Bishops Hull Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2014. |
Taunton School ranks 433 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 82% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Taunton School was B, and 25% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Taunton School has 667 pupils aged 8 to 19.
Yes, Taunton School 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.