Academic Results
A Level Overall Pass Rate: 2009 - 98%
International Baccalaureate The first cohort of students sat the IB Diploma in 2009. All 15 students passed with an average Diploma score of 34 points (4 points above the World average). 5 students achieved at least 37 out of 45 points including one student who achieved 43 out of 45 points. This result ranked the school as the highest IB newcomer in the UK by the Financial Times. In 2010, one student achieved the highest possible mark of 45 points.
GCSE Percentage of pupils who gained at 5 grades A* - C 2009 - 98%
Oxford and Cambridge Places In the past 7 years, at least 42 Taunton School pupils have been accepted for Oxford or Cambridge. Approximately 96% of all Sixth Form leavers take up University or College places.
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