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Best 3 Secondary schools in Taunton – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: The Castle School (Secondary) in Taunton; Bishop Fox's School (Secondary) in Taunton; Pyrland School (Secondary) in Taunton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Castle School, Bishop Fox's School and Pyrland School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Taunton, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Castle School), published Nov 2023. The lowest is 3 (Pyrland School), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for The Castle School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,300, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP and Richard Huish Trust.

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The Castle School
TA1 5AU
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5AU
Ofsted
1 23 Nov 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Website
www.castleschool.co.uk
Telephone
01823274073
Bishop Fox's School
TA1 3HQ
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3HQ
Ofsted
2 13 May 2013
Pupils
≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Somerset (933)
Website
www.bishopfoxs.co.uk
Telephone
01823289211
Pyrland School
TA2 7QP
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7QP
Ofsted
3 9 Nov 2022
Pupils
≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Richard Huish Trust
Website
www.pyrlandschool.com
Telephone
01823348200
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How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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