Exmoor Challenge

Exmoor Challenge

Pyrland School enters the Exmoor Challenge for the first time. Report by Mr Vaughan. The Exmoor Challenge, organised by the Exmoor Rotary Club, is open to young people to attempt a gruelling 16 mile hike across the rolling countryside. Our three teams, comprising of...
Taunton Area Athletics

Taunton Area Athletics

Pyrland stars shine at Taunton Area Athletics Our best athletes headed to The Castle School, full of excitement to pit themselves against other local students in the area competition. Report by Mr Hanock The races got underway, starting at an electric pace with the...
Year 7 Leaders

Year 7 Leaders

Year 7 leaders assisted at their first Primary School Festival, having been selected after nominations by tutors and PE teachers. They then were put through their paces in a leadership assessment and training session. On the day they led groups of reception children...
London Marathon

London Marathon

Our Head of Science Ms Waller ran her first marathon in London, in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice, at the weekend. She finished in 6:04 in the sweltering heat. St Margarets looked after her grandmother three years ago. Here is her story: When my Nanna was told she...
Pyrland Ofsted Report

Pyrland Ofsted Report

Pyrland was inspected by Ofsted in January 2025, only three weeks after the former Head Teacher Ms Webber had left the school. A deferral based on this was requested, however it was declined and the inspection went ahead. Following the inspection, concerns were raised...
Expansion Plans for Pyrland

Expansion Plans for Pyrland

Pyrland School is expanding its facilities to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers, by building a new theatre and larger dining area. Work started over the Easter holidays on an event space with seating for 240 people, which is due to be completed in October 2025....