Taunton School Educational Charity
Also known as: Taunton School
Advancing education for girls and boys age 2 to 18 both day and boarding. Adding the maximum value to help most pupils achieve excellent exam results and enabling all to maximise their potential. Helping pupils to be 'Ready for Life' through many co-curricular activities including; debating, music, drama and sport.
Activities & Mission
Advancing education for girls and boys age 2 to 18 both day and boarding. Adding the maximum value to help most pupils achieve excellent exam results and enabling all to maximise their potential. Helping pupils to be 'Ready for Life' through many co-curricular activities including; debating, music, drama and sport.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £31,417,000 | £30,515,000 | £29,618,000 | £21,838,000 | £16,207,000 | 661 / 0 |
| 2023 | £29,190,000 | £27,570,900 | £26,839,100 | £20,793,400 | £14,035,000 | 628 / 0 |
| 2022 | £25,328,000 | £23,811,800 | £23,258,700 | £19,193,500 | £12,894,700 | 567 / 0 |
| 2021 | £21,180,200 | £21,276,900 | £20,780,600 | £17,905,100 | £11,539,600 | 554 / 0 |
| 2020 | £20,932,000 | £21,685,700 | £21,336,700 | £17,003,100 | £11,021,600 | 567 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Taunton School Educational Charity
What does Taunton School Educational Charity do?
Advancing education for girls and boys age 2 to 18 both day and boarding. Adding the maximum value to help most pupils achieve excellent exam results and enabling all to maximise their potential. Helping pupils to be 'Ready for Life' through many co-curricular activities including; debating, music, drama and sport.
How much income did Taunton School Educational Charity report in 2024?
Taunton School Educational Charity reported total income of £31.42m and reported expenditure of £30.52m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Taunton School Educational Charity?
Taunton School Educational Charity has a program ratio of 94.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Taunton School Educational Charity registered as a charity?
Taunton School Educational Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 July 2000 as charity number 1081420. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Taunton School Educational Charity?
Taunton School Educational Charity is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Anderson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Taunton School Educational Charity operate?
Taunton School Educational Charity operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Taunton School Educational Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Taunton School Educational Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081420.
Details
STAPLEGROVE ROAD
TAUNTON
TA2 6AD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Taunton School Educational Charity
- Taunton School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated