King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton
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
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 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.
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.
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Academics at King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton
What pupils study at King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton — and where it takes them.
Pupils will be placed in option blocks only after they have made their choices, thus avoiding the restrictions imposed by many schools which operate fixed blocking systems. Pupils will also be placed in sets for each subject. In science, they may take either separate sciences leading to three GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or follow a Double Science course which leads to two GCSEs.
Depending on which science option they choose, they will then study either four or five additional subjects, bringing their total number of courses taken to nine, and with English Literature, the number of GCSEs taken to ten. These will be selected from: Art Design Technology Drama French Geography German Latin Music Physical Education Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Spanish Dance Each of these courses will be taught for four periods per week.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Our Sixth Form pupils leave us as well-educated, well-rounded individuals, about to embark on the next stage of their journey. Our leavers choose to study a broad range of courses including medicine, business, economics, computer science, history, engineering, sciences, law, languages, art and design, and mathematics.
Many go on to study at numerous prestigious academic institutions including Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group universities, and some have chosen to continue their studies overseas, taking up scholarships at American universities. Leaver destinations include: Bath Birmingham Bristol Cambridge Cardiff Concord, West Virginia Coventry Durham Edinburgh Exeter Imperial College London Lancaster Newcastle Oxford Plymouth Reading Sheffield Hallam Swansea Trinity Laban Conservatoire UCL York
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 3, Boys 3, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
Boarding is a strong feature of both King's College and King's College Prep, which contributes to the real family atmosphere evident on both sites. The schools are small enough to be friendly and yet large enough to compete nationally. Our outstanding modern facilities and stunning locations ensure that children enjoy a challenging all-round education in a progressive, secure and stimulating environment.
Our boarding houses are a vital base for each pupil. It is where they work, sleep and play: somewhere that provides a family atmosphere in new surroundings. It's much more than a to hang their coat - it offers individual personal space to day and boarding pupils alike.
A genuine home away from home
Much of what sets us apart from other schools in this area stems, we believe, from our strong boarding ethos. Boarding is part of our DNA. Our houses are centrally placed (two are in the main school building) and boarding is central to what we are.
Our boarders come from far and wide, and many are local. A few live closer to school than some of their day pupil friends. Others come from the south west of England, others from further afield in the UK and some from overseas. This makes for a varied and vibrant community within the houses.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton admissions
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- Completed registration form
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Special notes to agents about entry to the school Application procedure and entrance tests All enquiries regarding admission to King's College should be made to the Director of Admissions, who will be very pleased to arrange an appointment and may be contacted by telephone on +44 (0)1823 328204, by email admissions@kings-taunton.
co. uk. If we have spaces, pupils can be admitted throughout the year, as well as key entry points at year 9 and year 12. Please do get in touch to discuss any applicants and how we might be able to help. English levels required for entry to the school Some pupils from overseas may require additional with learning English as an Additional Language (EAL), and the department provides opportunities for such pupils to work in small towards EAL examinations such as the Cambridge First Certificate and AQA IGCSE.
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King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton fees & funding
What King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
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King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton location & travel
Where King's College and King's College Prep, Taunton is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address King's College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA, England Airport transfer We offer airport transfers. Details of these can be found at: www. kings-taunton. co. uk/int-airport-transfers/ Travel time to London by train Less than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0) 1823 328204 Website https://www.
kings-taunton. co. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Exeter 30 40 2. Bristol 36 50 3. London Heathrow 150 145 4. London Gatwick 159 175 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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