King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton

Taunton, Somerset

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1880

Founded

2 - 18

Age range

Co-ed

School type

£9,205 - £17,595

Boarding / term

In short

King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton is a co-ed boarding and day school in Taunton, Somerset, educating pupils aged 2 - 18 and founded in 1880. Boarding fees are £9,205 - £17,595 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type: Co-ed boarding & day
Boarders from: 7 - 18
Ethos: Christian
Guardian required: Yes

Known for Cricket Equestrian Choral & Cathedral

About

About King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton

The story, ethos and character of King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton.

Setting: Town
Ethos: Christian
Head: Mr Michael Sloan

King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton — campus and grounds

King's College is a co-educational boarding school that comprises King's Prep for children from nursery to Year 8 and King's College senior school from Year 9 to Sixth Form. The schools are set on separate sites in wonderful spacious settings within the large county town of Taunton, just two-hours from London and Heathrow Airport.

Over half of our pupils are full boarders, and day pupils are able to board at weekends, creating a friendly home-from-home environment. High educational achievement is the principle aim of the schools. Children at King's College Prep achieve 100% pass rate at Common Entrance, whilst pupils' GCSE results at King's College regularly top the government local league tables, and the 2022 A-level results were one of the best in Somerset.

Our highly-qualified staff are passionate about their subjects and enrichment opportunities are extensive.

King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton — the school grounds

The schools develop intellectually curious and academically minded pupils by encouraging them to fulfil their own potential and take advantage of the plentiful opportunities presented to them. What the school is known for? Founded in 1880, King's College has an excellent academic record.

We offer a broad curriculum covering the full range of academic and creative subjects. Science, maths and an award-winning design technology department are amongst our strengths. Thriving art, music and drama departments offer opportunities for creative skill development.