King's College Taunton
Taunton, Somerset · TA1 3LA
King's College Taunton is a co-educational independent school spanning ages 2–18 with a strong boarding community in the heart of Somerset. Founded in 1880, it combines traditional pastoral care with a contemporary, ambitious ethos centred on encouraging curiosity, courage and excellence. The school has achieved finalist status in the Independent School of the Year Awards 2025 for the South of England region, reflecting its reputation for fostering pupil potential beyond academic results.
- →Strong boarding provision alongside day options, with integrated equestrian facilities
- →All-through education from nursery to sixth form, supporting continuity and family community
- →Emphasis on courage, resilience and real-world readiness alongside rigorous academics
- →Recent finalist recognition in major independent school awards
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a structured, ambitious environment and benefit from pastoral oversight; families seeking boarding alongside day options; those with equestrian interests; learners who respond well to a focus on character and life skills alongside traditional academics.
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Contact & visit
South Road
Taunton, Somerset
TA1 3LA
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at King's College Taunton?
Day fees at King's College Taunton are approximately £31,425 per year (2026/27). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into King's College Taunton?
King's College Taunton admits pupils at 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are King's College Taunton's exam results?
At King's College Taunton, 26.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 48% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is King's College Taunton a boarding school?
King's College Taunton offers boarding as well as day places.
What is King's College Taunton's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated King's College Taunton “Excellent” (2018).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and family community ethos, particularly valued by boarding families
✓Equestrian facilities and programmes offering genuine differentiation in co-curricular offer
✓All-through provision creating continuity and reducing transition anxiety
✓Leadership culture emphasising real-world readiness and courage alongside academics
✓Finalist recognition in national awards affirming reputation
Common concerns
!Limited Ofsted inspection history makes track record harder to verify independently
!Boarding fees and day fees not publicly transparent, creating potential access barriers
!Academic results and destinations data not visibly published, making selective reputation harder to assess