Queen's College, Taunton
Year Established: 1843 Boarding School Type: Co-Education | |
Location City: Taunton Nearest Airport: London Heathrow & Bristol Nearest Station: Taunton | Number of Students Age range: 2-18 Number of students: 600 Number of boarders: 180 |
About
Queen’s is a beautiful, traditional school with modern facilities and excellent academic teaching. One hour from the historic city of Bath and in the town of Taunton, it has good road and rail links to airports. Our aim is to support each pupil to fulfill their potential and exceed expectations.
Academic
High quality teaching and learning are the core of our academic success. The teaching is innovative, creative and inspires intellectual curiosity. The needs of each individual can be catered for in small classes and every pupil is made to feel special. Pupils benefit from specialist and experienced teachers. Our varied curriculum promotes independent learning and enables students to study beyond just exam specifications.
Wellbeing
Queen’s is a child-centered school with a strong family atmosphere and excellent pastoral care which encourages confidence and kindness. We are proud of our inclusive and caring community and are committed to developing and maintaining an ethos centered around kindness and respect towards others and a determination to be the best version of ourselves at all times.
Boarding
The boarding houses at Queen’s reflect the warm, friendly community feel that is found across the whole school. Each Boarding house offers a genuine home-from-home atmosphere, with experienced and dedicated residential House Parents and supportive assistants. Our Boarding houses provide an excellent standard of accommodation, giving students with a place to study and relax.
Extra-curricular
An outstanding Co-Curricular programme ensures that all pupils receive a well balanced education. The skills acquired through sport, the visual arts, music, performing arts, outdoor pursuits and other activities are invaluable. The ability to work in a team, develop leadership as well as being able to work independently becomes ever more important in a rapidly changing world. The Co-Curricular programme complements the academic curriculum and provides enrichment. It gives opportunities for to experience a variety of engaging activities. The programme develops different skills and the opportunities for students to challenge themselves and pursue their passions. Daily co-Curricular sessions offer a variety of activities that include active, creative, cerebral choices.
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