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King's College Taunton
South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
394
Capacity
490
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With limited published data, the school currently shows challenges in GCSE performance, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score of 35.8 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the academic environment for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.01104, -3.09608 · TA1 3LA
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123912
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.kings-taunton.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King's College Taunton rated by Ofsted?
King's College Taunton has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is King's College Taunton a good school?
King's College Taunton scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at King's College Taunton in GCSEs?
King's College Taunton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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