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30 nearest schools to TA1 1DF
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Town Academy 470 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Andrew's Church School 223 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Castle School 1,207 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Taunton School 667 pupils | Other independent school | 8–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Parkfield Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Taunton Preparatory School 588 pupils | Other independent school | 0–13 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St James Church School 479 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St George's Catholic School 219 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Silver Bridge School 58 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 363 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Priorswood Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| King's College Taunton 389 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Sky Academy 105 pupils | Academy special converter Boys | 5–16 | Inadequate Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wellsprings Primary School 279 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Richard Huish College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Staplegrove Church School 206 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton 423 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Park House School 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bishop Fox's School 1,123 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bishops Hull Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Willow Vale School 60 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Queen's College 613 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Holway Park Community Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Selworthy Special School 204 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Pyrland School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Minerva Primary School 140 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Lyngford Park Primary School 284 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 279 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Blackbrook Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Orchard Grove Primary School 130 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.