Taunton School

Taunton School pupils training to swim English Channel

13th June 2025

A group of pupils from Taunton Prep School are training to swim the English Channel. The pupils, aged 13, will undertake the swim in August following almost two years of…

Taunton School welcomes new female president of its alumni association

4th June 2025

Taunton School has elected Victoria Price as the new President of its Old Tauntonian Association (OTA). Victoria began her new role on Friday 30th May 2025, becoming just the third…

Taunton School has appointed Rachel Aldington as its new Director of Swimming

23rd May 2025

Taunton School has appointed Rachel Aldington as its new Director of Swimming. Rachel is currently a Lead Swimming Coach at Millfield School and a Head Coach of Somerset, working with…

Taunton student gains place on coveted National Youth Theatre programme

21st May 2025

A student from Taunton has gained a place on the coveted National Youth Theatre programme. Zachary, who is currently in Year 11 at Taunton School, was awarded the place in…

Taunton student first girl to finish Ten Tors

19th May 2025

A student from Taunton was the first girl to finish the Ten Tors Challenge on Sunday 11th May 2025 out of 2,400 people. Josie, a Year 10 student at Taunton…

Taunton School successful at historic swimming tournament

8th May 2025

Taunton School’s senior students have achieved exceptional success at the Meade King Cup, a historic swimming competition. The Meade King Cup includes all four independent schools in the local area, Taunton…

Taunton School becomes designated Pentathlon GB Hub

25th April 2025

Taunton School has become an official Pentathlon GB Training and Development Hub, one of only a handful in the UK. The School was chosen as a Hub due to its…

Taunton School raises more than £4,000 at Operation Exceptional charity day

8th April 2025

Pupils at Taunton Prep School and Taunton Pre-Prep School have raised more than £4,000 at an all-day charity event on Monday 24th March 2025. The initial idea was thought up…

Taunton School achieves exceptional results in national and regional music competitions

1st April 2025

Taunton School has seen its students achieve a range of fantastic results across a variety of recent music competitions and events. Students from Years 2 to 13 took part in…

Two Taunton School Students receive University of Oxford offers

17th March 2025

Two students from Taunton School have received offers to study at the University of Oxford.  Lizzy, a Year 13 student who is currently studying A-Level History, Maths and English, has…