Grammar schools in Taunton
There are no grammar schools in Taunton.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 47 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any, and Somerset is not one of them, so every state secondary in Taunton admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Colyton Grammar School, about 21.0 miles away in Devon. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Taunton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Taunton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Grammar School | Colyton | 21.0 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Torquay | 42.6 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Torquay | 42.8 miles | Boys | Good |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Brixham | 47.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Poole | 53.3 miles | Girls | Not judged |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | 53.3 miles | Boys | Not judged |
Schools in Taunton
Taunton has 53 open schools. Browse all Taunton schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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