Schools in Taunton
Taunton, a historical town in Somerset, provides a rich heritage with centuries-old charm. Founded in the 7th century, Taunton was once a fortified settlement integral to the early Saxon kingdom of Wessex, later becoming a fortified town under King Alfred the Great. The picturesque town lies on the River Tone and has continued to thrive past its twelfth century market town origins. Taunton Castle and the surrounding area hold fascinating histories from the Battle of Sedgemoor, the English Civil Wars to the silk trade and tourism today. The town boasts a blend of old-world architecture, such as the Old Municipal Buildings and Saint James's Church, together with modern attractions like the Orchard Shopping Centre and Taunton Academy. Its heritage-filled landscape and robust community make Taunton an alluring and enticing town for visitors and residents alike.
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Secondary Schools
- Cambian Somerset School
- Somerset Progressive School
- Pyrland School
- Kingsmead Academy
- Bishop Fox's School
- The Castle School
- Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
- Park House School
- Selworthy Special School
- Silver Bridge School
- Monkton Wood Academy
- The Sky Academy
Primary Schools
- Bishops Hull Primary School
- Churchstanton Primary School
- Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
- Wellsprings Primary School
- Wiveliscombe Primary School
- Parkfield Primary School
- Holway Park Community Primary School
- Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School
- Stogumber CofE Primary School
- Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School
- Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School
- Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
- Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
- Trull Church of England VA Primary School
- St George's Catholic School
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
- Cotford St Luke Primary School
- Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary
- North Town Academy
- St James Church School
- Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
- St Andrew's Church School
- St Peter's Church of England First School
- Staplegrove Church School
- Norton Fitzwarren Church School
- Bishops Lydeard Church School
- Minerva Primary School
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
- North Curry CofE Primary School
- Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School
- West Monkton Church of England School
- Blackbrook Primary School
- Ruishton Church of England School
- Priorswood Primary School
- Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
- Lyngford Park Primary School
- Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
- Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School