About the school
King’s College Taunton describes itself as a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3-18 in Somerset. The 11+ page covers joining King’s College Prep at age 11, with a visit, taster day, registration form, assessments and a school reference as part of admissions.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Headteacher | Benjamin Evans |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: King’s College Open Day – 3 October 2026; King’s College Prep Open Day – 25 September 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free King's College Taunton practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | No catchment area is mentioned on the provided admissions pages; the school says it serves families across the region. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The site says entry to King’s College Prep is possible into all year groups and that the school will consider entry anytime throughout the academic year, as well as in September. It also advertises open days: King’s College Open Day – 2026-10-03 and King’s College Prep Open Day – 2026-09-25.
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