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30 nearest schools to TA1 3LA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College Taunton 389 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Richard Huish College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Bishop Fox's School 1,123 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 363 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Silver Bridge School 58 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St George's Catholic School 219 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Holway Park Community Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Willow Vale School 60 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St James Church School 479 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Blackbrook Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Minerva Primary School 140 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| North Town Academy 470 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Parkfield Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Andrew's Church School 223 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Queen's College 613 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Castle School 1,207 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School, Taunton 423 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Priorswood Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Sky Academy 105 pupils | Academy special converter Boys | 5–16 | Inadequate Report | 1.4 mi |
| Taunton School 667 pupils | Other independent school | 8–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Taunton Preparatory School 588 pupils | Other independent school | 0–13 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Trull Church of England VA Primary School 244 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Nerrols Primary School and Nursery 279 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Selworthy Special School 204 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Wellsprings Primary School 279 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Park House School 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Lyngford Park Primary School 284 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Orchard Grove Primary School 130 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Bishops Hull Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Pyrland School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.0 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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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.