Pyrland School
URN: 136193 • Taunton TA2 7QP
Overview
- Name
- Pyrland School
- URN
- 136193
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Lawrence (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01823348200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cheddon Road, Taunton TA2 7QP
Summary
Pyrland School is an oversubscribed secondary academy located in Taunton, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 996 students and a capacity of 1,050. As a mixed-gender institution, Pyrland is dedicated to fostering a holistic educational experience that promotes the spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing of its students. The school operates under the ethos of ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10), encouraging curiosity and resilience among learners.
The school is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership and is supported by the Richard Huish Trust, which aims to enhance educational outcomes. Pyrland School emphasizes high expectations for all students, ensuring they receive a quality education that prepares them for future challenges. Recent achievements include a successful opening of a new library and participation in various sports competitions, showcasing the school's commitment to a well-rounded curriculum.
Parents and carers are invited to attend open events for prospective Year 7 students starting in September 2026, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's offerings and community involvement. For further information, the school encourages direct contact through their website.
The school is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership and is supported by the Richard Huish Trust, which aims to enhance educational outcomes. Pyrland School emphasizes high expectations for all students, ensuring they receive a quality education that prepares them for future challenges. Recent achievements include a successful opening of a new library and participation in various sports competitions, showcasing the school's commitment to a well-rounded curriculum.
Parents and carers are invited to attend open events for prospective Year 7 students starting in September 2026, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's offerings and community involvement. For further information, the school encourages direct contact through their website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Senior Team (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Open Events 2025 (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Castle School (77.7)
- The Castle School (70.2)
- Bishop Fox's School (62.5)
- Kingsmead Academy (47.7)
- Bishop Fox's Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 996
- Boys
- 514
- Girls
- 482
- FSM %
- 29.00
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 996 | 514 | 482 | 1050 | 29.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 958 | 505 | 453 | 1050 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 811 | 435 | 376 | 1050 | 25.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 811 | 435 | 376 | 1150 | 25.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 782 | 424 | 358 | 1150 | 25.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 733 | 393 | 340 | 1150 | 22.80 |
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