Taunton School is a leading independent school for boys and girls located in Somerset.
Taunton School believes that a school education should be life changing, not merely a daily ritual to be endured. We believe we should be preparing the young for the next 50 years of their lives, not just the next 5. We believe that it is our job to equip the pupils with the values and experiences for a future anywhere in the world.
21/08/2026
We’re delighted to recognise more students whose hard work and commitment led to some outstanding achievements at yesterday’s GCSE results day:
Tom gained nine results at grade 9, one at grade 8 and one at grade 7
Emilia gained seven grade 9s, one grade 8 and two grade 7s
A huge well done! 👏
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21/08/2026
Congratulations to Joseph and Abi, this year’s top-achieving boy and girl at GCSE! 🙌
Joseph achieved an exceptional eight results at grade 9 and two at grade 8. He said: "I'm blown away by my grades and really pleased all my hard work paid off.”
Abi achieved an incredible seven results at grade 9 and three at grade 8.
A huge well done to Joseph, Abi and our whole Year 11 cohort. 👏
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An enormous congratulations to our 162 Year 11 students who received their GCSE results today! 👏
We’re pleased to share that 13% of all results were graded 9 and 45% were graded 9-7. Notably, for the top 100 performers, 20% of results were graded 9 and 64% graded 9-7.
Individual students who have particularly excelled include:
🌟 Joseph, who achieved eight results at grade 9 and two at grade 8
🌟 Tom, who achieved nine results at grade 9, one at grade 8 and one at grade 7, alongside representing England for hockey throughout his GCSE studies
🌟 Kinuko, who achieved five results at grade 9 and two at grade 8, having completed her studies in one year
🌟 Abi, who achieved seven results at grade 9 and three at grade 8.
Overall, sixteen students achieved results that were all grades 9-7, two of whom completed their studies through our One-Year GCSE programme.
Headmaster James Johnson said: “Waiting for exam results is always an anxious time for students, parents and teachers alike. The hope is that all candidates are fairly rewarded for their efforts with grades that facilitate the next steps planned. I am delighted that this is the case for so many of our students and congratulate them all on the sustained commitment that sitting multiple exams in many subjects demands.
"Taunton School is proud of the diverse GCSE pathways on offer and our excellent, long-established reputation in both the two-year and one-year GCSE programmes. None of this happens without the vital combination of student engagement, teacher guidance and parental support, all of which have been in evidence again this year."
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18/08/2026
Introducing Taunton School Online! 💻✨
We're delighted to launch an innovative new online learning provision, giving students access to A-Level subjects that may not be available at their own school.
Combining expert small-group teaching with the benefits of a wider online learning community, Taunton School Online will launch in September 2026, starting with A-Level German taught by our highly experienced Modern Foreign Languages teachers.
Find out more and sign up today 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xJC0z0
17/08/2026
At Taunton School, we are proud to be one of very few schools in the UK running multiple academic pathways. In a vibrant and diverse Sixth Form of 260, every student can find their route to success.
Following last week's A-Level and BTEC results, and IB Diploma results in July, we are delighted to announce our combined headline statistics for all three qualifications.
🎓 A-Level, BTEC and IB: 42% A*-A and 68% A*-B
🎓 A-Level and IB: 39% A*-A and 69% A*-B
We celebrate the results achieved by all students but also look each year at the achievements of our top 100 performers:
🎓 Top 100 A-Level, BTEC and IB: 50% A*-A and 79% A*-B
🎓 Top 100 A-Level and IB: 43% A*-A and 75% A*-B
Congratulations to all of our 2026 leavers on their efforts. We wish them the very best for their next steps!
14/08/2026
What an exceptional achievement! The Pink and Red teams have returned safely after completing their English Channel relay and landing under Cap Gris Nez in France. 👏 🌊 Their determination and teamwork have truly inspired us all.
Now, the excitement builds as our Blue team prepares to dive in! 🏊♀️ Six dedicated swimmers, after two years of rigorous training alongside their teammates, are waiting for their call to embark on this extraordinary challenge. 💫
You can support all three teams as they fundraise for Compass Wellbeing Disability Centre. Every donation helps make a difference. Visit the link below to contribute:
https://ow.ly/RtW850ZzKPV
13/08/2026
A huge congratulations to our incredible Sixth Form students on another year of excellent A-Level, BTEC and IB results. 🌟
61% of A-Level results have been graded A*-B, while 34% are either A* or A. 60% of BTEC results are Distinction or Distinction*. Combined with the International Baccalaureate (IB) results from earlier in the summer, 42% of the School’s Year 13 results are A*-A or equivalent with 68% being A*-B.
Among this year's standout performers is Rohan, who achieved an incredible four A*s in Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Physics and is heading to the University of Bristol to study Aerospace Engineering.
Other exceptional achievers include Mia, who earned three A*s and will study Accounting and Finance at the University of Edinburgh; Ben, who achieved three A*s and an A while representing England in hockey and will go on to study Mechanical Engineering at Durham University; and Tilly, whose outstanding results have secured her place at the University of Oxford to study History.
We're equally proud of our top BTEC and IB achievers. Oscar, Ben and Dora each achieved D*D*D* in BTEC Sport & Exercise Science, Freddie achieved D*D* in BTEC Business alongside an A in A-Level Economics, and Paul was our highest-scoring IB student with an impressive 42 points.
We couldn't be prouder of all our students and can't wait to see what the future holds for them! 🎉
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ChannelTitan VI: Through the Night and Towards France! 🌊
What an incredible night it has been for our Channel swimmers as they continue their English Channel relay swim in support of Compass Disability Services and the refurbishment of their much-loved Hydropool.
After embracing the traditional pre-swim painted toenails and sea-themed stickers, the swimmers set off into the darkness. Through the night they battled tides, navigated busy shipping lanes, encountered jellyfish, spotted shooting stars, welcomed a spectacular sunrise and, above all, demonstrated outstanding courage, resilience and teamwork.
While the swimmers took to the water, others cheered from the boats, fuelled up, rested where they could and supported their teammates every step of the way. Both teams have made fantastic progress and have taken on every challenge the Channel has thrown at them with determination and positivity.
This challenge is about much more than reaching France. Every stroke helps raise vital funds for disabled children and adults in our local community through Compass Disability Services.
🎥 Keep an eye on our Stories as we share photos and videos from the crossing, including footage from throughout the night, the sunrise swims and all the memorable moments since the teams departed.
👏 A huge well done to every swimmer, crew member and supporter involved so far. We couldn't be prouder of what they are achieving.
💙 If you wish to donate, please do so here: https://shorturl.at/zj0gk
12/08/2026
The pink and red teams have set off to start their incredible challenge to swim the English Channel in support of local charity, Compass Wellbeing. 🏊🌊🏊♂️
Taking on a remarkable 21-mile relay swim, our dedicated swimmers are ready to put months of training into action.
Having already reached their fundraising target, we couldn't be prouder of their achievement so far and can't wait to see them take on this exciting challenge while continuing to raise vital funds and awareness for such a worthwhile cause.
We wish all of our swimmers the very best of luck as they embark on this incredible journey. 🌟
If you'd like to support the team and help raise funds for Compass Wellbeing, please donate via www.justgiving.com/page/tps-channeltitan-vi?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
🏉🏊♂️ A very special good-luck message to our Year 8 ChannelTitans as their tidal window opens and they await the call 🌊💙
Former Scotland rugby international Alex Allan is sending his best wishes to some of the young people he now coaches as they take on an incredible Channel Relay Swim challenge!
They’re swimming to raise vital funds for Compass Disability Services and help support the refurbishment of their much-loved Hydropool, an important facility for disabled children and adults in the local community🏊♀️🏊♂️
It’s a huge challenge, but an even bigger cause! 💪🌊
If you can, please watch, share and donate to help them reach their fundraising goal. Every contribution makes a difference. 💙
You can support them here:
https://tinyurl.com/m8mdrzc8