Trinity College Cambridge

Trinity College Cambridge

Students from the Taunton Academy Year 11 Aspire Programme took part in a webinar hosted by Trinity College, Cambridge, about option choices to continue their studies at university. The 23 students heard how Russell Group universities specialise in research and that...
Aspire Programme

Aspire Programme

Year 11 students from the academy’s Aspire Programme had the chance to improve their critical thinking and study skills, in a special session. They studied and discussed ways to improve their long term memory and lock in key knowledge for their future studies...
New PTA for TTA!

New PTA for TTA!

We’re delighted to be able to offer parents and carers the chance to be fully involved in the every day life of Pyrland School, by setting up Parent Teacher Forum/PTA. We hope you will be able to share your skills, knowledge and fundraising expertise to help us...
Young Enterprise Team

Young Enterprise Team

Our new Young Enterprise team, Omnus, launched last November. They have set up a clothing brand which will be online shortly and available for sale at school events. Cool t-shirts, with new hoodies in the pipeline. The band is eco friendly and promotes inclusivity....
Taunton School Scholarships

Taunton School Scholarships

Our top Year 11 students have been finding out about opportunities for scholarships and further Sixth Form study at Taunton School. They visited the private school to learn about scholarships and the headmaster’s award programmes for those keen to progress their...
Well Done Alfie K!

Well Done Alfie K!

We were very proud to receive this outstanding praise for Alfie K in Year 11, who has made amazing progress with the Huish Tigers Academy basketball. Ronnie Heath, his coach and the CEO of the children’s sport support organisation Create Development, said he...