Pyrland School News

GCSE Results 2023

GCSE Results 2023

We are thrilled today to celebrate along with our students, as they collect their GCSE results. These resilient young people were impacted by the pandemic much like previous year...

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Cooking Challenge

Cooking Challenge

In cooking and nutrition we have completed our last practicals of the year. Once again, many thanks to all parents who have supported our learners by providing ingredients,...

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TTA Name Change

TTA Name Change

The Taunton Academy to Become Pyrland School Following a consultation with parents and the local community, The Taunton Academy has announced it will be changing its name from...

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The SPACE Workshops

The SPACE Workshops

The SPACE, a specialist performing arts sixth form college, is holding an Open Evening on Thursday 5th Oct 2023 and an Entry Workshop on 1st and 2nd Feb 2024. Apply online for a...

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Venice Trip

Venice Trip

Year 9 and 10 students went to Venice to learn about the history of the merchant trade and the architecture of this unique place. They enjoyed fantastic photography view points...

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The Let’s Talk! Society

The Let’s Talk! Society

Bringing back our live assemblies after the Year 11 exams By Sophie Keywood Ms. Keywood and I founded the Let’s Talk! Society at Pyrland School to create a safe space for our...

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Promoting Positive Mental Health

Promoting Positive Mental Health

We welcomed three senior mental health professionals on Monday 12th June, to see how we promote positive mental health and well being within the school. They met our Wellbeing...

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Year 10 Sailing Trip

Year 10 Sailing Trip

The Year 10 sailing trip was an amazing experience. Students joined the ship Rona II on Monday 5th June and were taught the beginnings of sailing. We set off early afternoon and...

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TTA Name Change

TTA Name Change

The Taunton Academy Name Change Consultation Evidence suggests that schools work best when they have a well-established and trusted network that interconnects the work of the...

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Sea Cadets Unit at TTA

Sea Cadets Unit at TTA

Students now have the chance to join the Taunton Sea and Royal Marines Cadets unit. The unit, based at 40 Commando Royal Marines, is running a satellite detachment at the academy...

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