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- King’s Schools, Taunton provides continuous day and boarding education for girls and boys aged 2 to 18 years. It comprises King’s Hall School which has approximately 300 children from 2 to 13 and King’s College which has approximately 460 pupils from 13 to 18. Both schools provide inspirational teaching. Superb facilities and our nurturing of individual potential combine to create an environment in which young people achieve great things. We hope you enjoy this snapshot of life in our busy, friendly community. King's College is part of King’s Schools, Taunton along with its prep school King's Hall. The schools provide continuous day and boarding education for girls and boys aged 2 to 18 years. King’s College has approximately 470 pupils from 13 to 18, while King’s Hall School has approximately 300 children from 2 to 13. Inspiring teaching, superb facilities, and our nurturing of individual potential combine to create an environment in which young people achieve great things. Our strong boarding ethos is central to the success of King’s College. The fact that so many pupils and staff live on-site creates a strong sense of community. The school is small enough to be friendly and yet large enough to compete nationally. As well as being an exceptionally happy school, we are busy and purposeful. Our pupils leave here very well qualified, but more importantly, they leave as well-rounded, balanced individuals, who have been nurtured and encouraged to grow, develop and explore. A good work ethic and small class sizes help sustain progress, and specialist teaching is the norm. There is great emphasis placed on developing the individual: kindness, consideration, courtesy, and respect for one another. The outstanding modern facilities and stunning locations ensure that children enjoy a challenging all-around education in a progressive, secure and stimulating environment. The wide range of co-curricular activities available at both schools are popular across all age groups and ensure pupils are engaged, stretched, and challenged outside of the classroom. Activities include an exceptionally varied and successful sports program, outdoor pursuits, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, music, drama, Leiths School of Food and Wine, and debating. As a Woodard school, King's College, Taunton: Grounds itself in Christian belief, teaching, and values, celebrating that faith in creative and meaningful ways through worship. Fosters the virtues of faith, hope, and love in all aspects of its life as central to its Christian ethos. Welcomes inclusively those of all faiths and none. Believes in the unique value of each individual, regardless of race, gender, or creed. Pursues academic excellence with a commitment to good teaching and effective learning. Aims to prepare each young person for the future using a full and rounded education. Provides outstanding pastoral care within a supportive community. Seeks to build a community that reflects family life with mutually respectful and warm relationships. Nurtures self-respect and self-esteem, high moral values, responsible citizenship, and a commitment to the service of others. Strives to be outward-looking, working with others in the local and wider community for mutual benefit. Aims To provide a Woodard Education, rooted in a Christian ethos, for boys and girls aged 13 to 18. To inspire in pupils a desire for excellence and a love of learning which goes beyond the formal curriculum, to develop independent, searching minds, and to encourage pupils to realize their full academic potential, ready for university and other tertiary studies. To ensure that the year's children spend at King’s College are happy and fulfilling ones. To provide a safe, welcoming, supportive, and tolerant environment in which each pupil feels valued as an individual and, in turn, learns the importance of tolerance and consideration towards others. To encourage wide interest, participation, and high standards of achievement at school and beyond, in sport, music, drama, community service, outdoor pursuits, and other activities through the provision of excellent facilities and expert coaching and tuition. To maintain the boarding ethos and structures of the school to the benefit of all pupils. To maintain a close partnership with parents in guiding and caring for their children. To help each child to realize the importance of contributing to the community, both inside the school and beyond, and ensure that the school is of benefit to the community both locally and further afield. To appoint talented staff who share these aims and to assist them in their professional development. View full school
- The Preparatory years at Taunton School focus on developing knowledgeable, forward-thinking communicators with a passion for learning that continues throughout their educational journey. Here there is a strong focus on the core subjects of the curriculum, but we also encourage individual talents and special interests. That’s what makes our children so fulfilled, happy and successful in their education. Our aim for every child here is to help develop a well-educated, confident and happy young adult with a positive approach to life. Unless you’re part of our community already and spent time with us at Taunton School, it’s difficult to describe the atmosphere. But it’s positive, warm, caring, inspiring, and exciting! We’d love you to soak up the atmosphere by allowing us to offer you a tour. You can meet some of the staff, see where our students spend their time and ask as many questions as you like. Our vision aims to challenge, inspire and nurture young people to succeed in a global community. The wellbeing of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do and all decisions must be of direct benefit to them. We are focused on ensuring that we prepare young people for their lives beyond school and in a world that changes rapidly. Throughout their lives, our children will work closely with people from across the globe and must adapt to a world of ever-changing technology. As an IB World School, we are innovative, forward-thinking, global in outlook, and down to earth in approach. We are one school but each part is unique. We recognize that a balanced education is vital in developing the whole person. Our shared vision is based on five pillars: Academic, Pastoral, Co-Curricular, Global Outlook, and Community. The pillars are securely established on a solid foundation of finance, resources, and leadership. Values and EthosWe aim to achieve excellence in all that we do. More specifically: Academic – WE INSPIREOutstanding teachers instill a desire to learn and provide an environment that will add value and maximize every pupil’s academic achievement. We aim to develop lifelong learners with inquiring minds and a thirst for knowledge. Pastoral – WE NURTUREWe know every child. Our pupils feel comfortable in their skins and are cared for by experienced professionals working in partnership with parents. They are supported on their journey to becoming respectful, open-minded, confident, and principled adults through an outstanding wellbeing program and advice from experts at the right times. Co-Curricular – WE CHALLENGEThrough an extensive co-curricular program our pupils explore opportunities in sport, the arts, and a choice of activities developing key life skills and characteristics such as leadership, teamwork, and reflection. Community – WE CAREWe instill a strong sense of identity, service to the broad community, and loyalty both at school and beyond. All members of the school community share in its values and contribute to its ethos. Global Outlook – WE RESPECTWe are an inclusive school and welcome students from all backgrounds. We celebrate differences and embrace uniqueness. Our community values the opinions of others are collaborative and plays its part in spreading tolerance and understanding, thus making the world a better and more peaceful place. As well as providing exceptional education, we aim to develop well rounded, independent young adults that are confident and keen to take on new challenges and experiences throughout their life. By offering a range of sports, performing arts, clubs, trips, and activities outside of the classroom, our Prep children gain confidence and independence, whilst mastering social interaction and developing essential life skills. But most of all, they have fun. From learning how to develop ideas creatively, apply skills and tactics, and acknowledging the success of others, to making informed decisions and setting realistic and achievable targets, our activities are designed to enhance personal, emotional, social, and physical development. View full school
King’s Schools, Taunton provides continuous day and boarding education for girls and boys aged 2 to 18 years. It comprises King’s Hall School which has approximately 300 children from 2 to 13 and King’s College which has approximately 460 pupils from 13 to 18. Both schools provide inspirational teaching. Superb facilities and our nurturing of individual potential combine to create an environment in which young people achieve great things. We hope you enjoy this snapshot of life in our busy, friendly community. King's College is part of King’s Schools, Taunton along with its prep school King's Hall. The schools provide continuous day and boarding education for girls and boys aged 2 to 18 years. King’s College has approximately 470 pupils from 13 to 18, while King’s Hall School has approximately 300 children from 2 to 13. Inspiring teaching, superb facilities, and our nurturing of individual potential combine to create an environment in which young people achieve great things. Our strong boarding ethos is central to the success of King’s College. The fact that so many pupils and staff live on-site creates a strong sense of community. The school is small enough to be friendly and yet large enough to compete nationally. As well as being an exceptionally happy school, we are busy and purposeful. Our pupils leave here very well qualified, but more importantly, they leave as well-rounded, balanced individuals, who have been nurtured and encouraged to grow, develop and explore. A good work ethic and small class sizes help sustain progress, and specialist teaching is the norm. There is great emphasis placed on developing the individual: kindness, consideration, courtesy, and respect for one another. The outstanding modern facilities and stunning locations ensure that children enjoy a challenging all-around education in a progressive, secure and stimulating environment. The wide range of co-curricular activities available at both schools are popular across all age groups and ensure pupils are engaged, stretched, and challenged outside of the classroom. Activities include an exceptionally varied and successful sports program, outdoor pursuits, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, music, drama, Leiths School of Food and Wine, and debating. As a Woodard school, King's College, Taunton: Grounds itself in Christian belief, teaching, and values, celebrating that faith in creative and meaningful ways through worship. Fosters the virtues of faith, hope, and love in all aspects of its life as central to its Christian ethos. Welcomes inclusively those of all faiths and none. Believes in the unique value of each individual, regardless of race, gender, or creed. Pursues academic excellence with a commitment to good teaching and effective learning. Aims to prepare each young person for the future using a full and rounded education. Provides outstanding pastoral care within a supportive community. Seeks to build a community that reflects family life with mutually respectful and warm relationships. Nurtures self-respect and self-esteem, high moral values, responsible citizenship, and a commitment to the service of others. Strives to be outward-looking, working with others in the local and wider community for mutual benefit. Aims To provide a Woodard Education, rooted in a Christian ethos, for boys and girls aged 13 to 18. To inspire in pupils a desire for excellence and a love of learning which goes beyond the formal curriculum, to develop independent, searching minds, and to encourage pupils to realize their full academic potential, ready for university and other tertiary studies. To ensure that the year's children spend at King’s College are happy and fulfilling ones. To provide a safe, welcoming, supportive, and tolerant environment in which each pupil feels valued as an individual and, in turn, learns the importance of tolerance and consideration towards others. To encourage wide interest, participation, and high standards of achievement at school and beyond, in sport, music, drama, community service, outdoor pursuits, and other activities through the provision of excellent facilities and expert coaching and tuition. To maintain the boarding ethos and structures of the school to the benefit of all pupils. To maintain a close partnership with parents in guiding and caring for their children. To help each child to realize the importance of contributing to the community, both inside the school and beyond, and ensure that the school is of benefit to the community both locally and further afield. To appoint talented staff who share these aims and to assist them in their professional development.
The Preparatory years at Taunton School focus on developing knowledgeable, forward-thinking communicators with a passion for learning that continues throughout their educational journey. Here there is a strong focus on the core subjects of the curriculum, but we also encourage individual talents and special interests. That’s what makes our children so fulfilled, happy and successful in their education. Our aim for every child here is to help develop a well-educated, confident and happy young adult with a positive approach to life. Unless you’re part of our community already and spent time with us at Taunton School, it’s difficult to describe the atmosphere. But it’s positive, warm, caring, inspiring, and exciting! We’d love you to soak up the atmosphere by allowing us to offer you a tour. You can meet some of the staff, see where our students spend their time and ask as many questions as you like. Our vision aims to challenge, inspire and nurture young people to succeed in a global community. The wellbeing of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do and all decisions must be of direct benefit to them. We are focused on ensuring that we prepare young people for their lives beyond school and in a world that changes rapidly. Throughout their lives, our children will work closely with people from across the globe and must adapt to a world of ever-changing technology. As an IB World School, we are innovative, forward-thinking, global in outlook, and down to earth in approach. We are one school but each part is unique. We recognize that a balanced education is vital in developing the whole person. Our shared vision is based on five pillars: Academic, Pastoral, Co-Curricular, Global Outlook, and Community. The pillars are securely established on a solid foundation of finance, resources, and leadership. Values and EthosWe aim to achieve excellence in all that we do. More specifically: Academic – WE INSPIREOutstanding teachers instill a desire to learn and provide an environment that will add value and maximize every pupil’s academic achievement. We aim to develop lifelong learners with inquiring minds and a thirst for knowledge. Pastoral – WE NURTUREWe know every child. Our pupils feel comfortable in their skins and are cared for by experienced professionals working in partnership with parents. They are supported on their journey to becoming respectful, open-minded, confident, and principled adults through an outstanding wellbeing program and advice from experts at the right times. Co-Curricular – WE CHALLENGEThrough an extensive co-curricular program our pupils explore opportunities in sport, the arts, and a choice of activities developing key life skills and characteristics such as leadership, teamwork, and reflection. Community – WE CAREWe instill a strong sense of identity, service to the broad community, and loyalty both at school and beyond. All members of the school community share in its values and contribute to its ethos. Global Outlook – WE RESPECTWe are an inclusive school and welcome students from all backgrounds. We celebrate differences and embrace uniqueness. Our community values the opinions of others are collaborative and plays its part in spreading tolerance and understanding, thus making the world a better and more peaceful place. As well as providing exceptional education, we aim to develop well rounded, independent young adults that are confident and keen to take on new challenges and experiences throughout their life. By offering a range of sports, performing arts, clubs, trips, and activities outside of the classroom, our Prep children gain confidence and independence, whilst mastering social interaction and developing essential life skills. But most of all, they have fun. From learning how to develop ideas creatively, apply skills and tactics, and acknowledging the success of others, to making informed decisions and setting realistic and achievable targets, our activities are designed to enhance personal, emotional, social, and physical development.
