North Town Academy
URN: 137126 • Taunton TA1 1DF
Overview
- Name
- North Town Academy
- URN
- 137126
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Braund (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01823284676
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Staplegrove Road, Taunton TA1 1DF
Summary
North Town Academy is a mixed primary school located in Taunton, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 486 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 432. As an academy converter, the school is part of The Richard Huish Trust, collaborating with four other primary schools and a secondary school to enhance educational opportunities. The school emphasizes a broad and balanced curriculum, aiming to foster a love of learning and develop essential skills in a supportive environment.
The school’s vision prioritizes inclusivity and the development of confident, well-rounded citizens. North Town Academy promotes positive relationships within its community, encouraging mutual respect and collaboration among staff, students, and parents. The school also values extracurricular activities, utilizing local resources for trips and sports events to enrich students' experiences.
Parental involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for parents to engage in their children's learning through meetings focused on key subjects like phonics and maths. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and engaging atmosphere, ensuring that every child is equipped for their future educational journey.
The school’s vision prioritizes inclusivity and the development of confident, well-rounded citizens. North Town Academy promotes positive relationships within its community, encouraging mutual respect and collaboration among staff, students, and parents. The school also values extracurricular activities, utilizing local resources for trips and sports events to enrich students' experiences.
Parental involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for parents to engage in their children's learning through meetings focused on key subjects like phonics and maths. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and engaging atmosphere, ensuring that every child is equipped for their future educational journey.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- Parent Calendar 2025-2026 (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- School Term Dates (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RICHARD HUISH TRUST
- Capacity
- 432
- Pupils
- 486
- Boys
- 232
- Girls
- 254
- FSM %
- 10.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 486 | 232 | 254 | 432 | 10.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 482 | 241 | 241 | 432 | 10.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 495 | 265 | 230 | 432 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 495 | 265 | 230 | 448 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 500 | 261 | 239 | 448 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 507 | 269 | 238 | 448 | 9.00 |
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