King's College South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA, Somerset 01823 328204

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School type	Co-educational Day & Boarding Senior & Sixth Form
Founded	1880
Headmaster	Mr Michael Sloan
Co-ed Age Range	13-18 years
Number of pupils	490
Day fees per annum	£9,710 per term
UK-based Boarders	£14,880 per term
Average Class Size	20 max
Teacher/Pupil ratio	1:9
Associations	BSA, HMC, ISC

King's College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls from the age of 13 to 18. Situated in the picturesque county town of Somerset and only one hour forty minutes from London by train, the school seeks to develop well-rounded, balanced individuals with a love of learning and academic curiosity.

Boarding and pastoral care are core to life at King's, and there is a strong sense of community with so many pupils and staff living on-site in centrally located boarding houses. The school holds the position of being one of the top academic secondary institutions in the county, regularly leading the tables in both GCSE and A-level results.

Much of what sets King's apart is their strong boarding ethos. Some boarders live locally, many come from far and wide across the UK, with a proportion from various overseas countries. This makes for a varied and vibrant community within the houses. A distinctive feature of the college is its integrated house system, which seamlessly incorporates both boarders and day pupils into the same houses. This unique structure offers day pupils the flexibility to experience occasional boarding stays or extend their time at the school well beyond the standard school day. Day pupils can enjoy supper, participate in a wide array of co-curricular activities, and complete their prep in a supportive and enriching environment. This system fosters a strong sense of community and belonging amongst all students, enhancing their overall educational experience.

As well as academic excellence, the breadth of co-curricular and sporting activities are unparalleled for a school of King's size. King's is renowned for its sporting success and many world-class professional athletes have passed through the doors having benefitted from the first class sporting facilities on offer, including a state of the art cricket training centre, two floodlit Astroturf's, a tennis/netball dome, 25m indoor swimming pool, squash courts, a strength and conditioning suite, a climbing wall and an equestrian centre.

Education at King's extends far beyond the classroom. Whether pupils are athletes, musicians, or aspiring leaders, there is something for everyone.

As well as being an exceptionally happy school, pupils are both busy and purposeful. They leave at the end of Sixth Form as well qualified, but more importantly, they leave as intellectually curious and balanced individuals who have been nurtured and encouraged to grow, develop and explore, equipped with the tools necessary to achieve their potential at University and enter an ever changing and challenging workforce.

Pupils are challenged academically by enthusiastic and dedicated specialist teachers both inside and outside the classroom. House-based tutors each support seven or eight boys or girls throughout their time at the school and pupils are encouraged to get involved with as much of school life as possible, regardless of their strengths, from drama, music, outdoor pursuits and CCF, to dance, cookery and debating.

Outdoor activities are also well catered for under the umbrella of the CCF (Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Army sections), and alongside that are the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Gold award schemes. There really is something for everyone at King's College, Taunton.