Independent school · Somerset
Taunton School
- Ages 8–19
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £3,730–£16,995/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Preparatory Reception, 1 & 2 (day) | £3,730.00 |
| Preparatory Years 3 & 4 (day) | £4,295.00 |
| Preparatory Years 5 & 6 (day) | £5,860.00 |
| Preparatory Years 7 & 8 (day) | £7,800.00 |
| Senior & Sixth Form Years 9 to 13 (day) | £9,785.00 |
| Senior & Sixth Form Years 9 to 13 (7 nights boarding) | £16,995.00 |
| Senior & Sixth Form Years 9 to 13 (5 nights weekly) | £15,330.00 |
| Preparatory Years 3–6 (7 nights boarding) | £10,390.00 |
| Preparatory Years 7 & 8 (7 nights boarding) | £13,145.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
As a through school, Taunton considers entry to every year group from Nursery to Year 13. Families can enquire online or by phone, book a bespoke visit, open event or taster day (day or stay), or arrange online video calls with staff.
Assessments
- Taster day
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Crewkerne | Crewkerne, Merriot, South Petherton, Illminster, Horton | 06:55 |
| Curry Rivel | Palmers, Bernards, Podimore, Kingston, Langport, Curry Rivel | 06:45 |
| Exeter | Darts Farm, Exeter, Cullompton, Wellington | 06:50 |
| Glastonbury | Pedwell, Othery, Burrowbridge, Lower Durston, Monkton Heathfield | 07:20 |
| Hatch Beauchamp | Fivehead, Borough Post, Creech St Michael, Henlade | 07:20 |
| Minehead | Minehead, Alcombe, Withycombe, Williton, Crowcombe | 07:00 |
| Nailsea (new from September 2026) | Nailsea | 07:00 |
| Nether Stowey | Nether Stowey | |
| Sidmouth | Sidmouth | |
| Weston-Super-Mare | Weston-Super-Mare | |
| Wiveliscombe | Wiveliscombe |
Cost: Per trip by zone (from 2025 fee extras): Zone 1 £2.25–£2.80, Zone 2 £3.50–£4.05, Zone 3 £5.00–£5.55
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 8–19
- Pupils
- 667
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Christian
- Phone
- 01823703703
- Address
- Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD
- Website
- tauntonschool.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.