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
- Bishop Fox's School
- Cambian Somerset School
- King's College Taunton
- Kingsmead Academy
- Monkton Wood Academy
- Park House School
- Pyrland School
- Queen's College
- Richard Huish College
- Selworthy Special School
- Silver Bridge School
- Somerset Progressive School
- Taunton School
- The Castle School
- The Sky Academy
Primary Schools
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton
- Bishops Hull Primary School
- Bishops Lydeard Church School
- Blackbrook Primary School
- Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
- Churchstanton Primary School
- Cotford St Luke Primary School
- Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School
- Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
- Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School
- Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
- Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School
- Holway Park Community Primary School
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
- King's College Prep
- Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School
- Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
- Lyngford Park Primary School
- Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
- Minerva Primary School
- Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
- North Curry CofE Primary School
- North Town Academy
- Norton Fitzwarren Church School
- Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary
- Orchard Grove Primary School
- Parkfield Primary School
- Priorswood Primary School
- Ruishton Church of England School
- St Andrew's Church School
- St George's Catholic School
- St James Church School
- St Peter's Church of England First School
- Staplegrove Church School
- Stogumber CofE Primary School
- Stoke St Gregory Church of England Primary School
- Taunton Preparatory School
- Thurlbear Church of England Primary School
- Trull Church of England VA Primary School
- Wellsprings Primary School
- West Monkton Church of England School
- Wiveliscombe Primary School