Pyrland School News

We love to celebrate our students’ achievements, both in and out of school. If you have news to share please email news@pyrlandschool.com

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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Young Enterprise Award

Young Enterprise Award

Regional Finals Young Enterprise Awards 2023 A group of Year 10 students have been taking part in the Young Enterprise Company programme, after forming their company Omnus...

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Alfoxton Park Visit

Alfoxton Park Visit

Year 8 students' first visit in the footsteps of the romantic poets. They experienced a range of creative activities walking through the glorious parkland. Sketching from found...

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Primary Link Mentors

Primary Link Mentors

We are delighted to announce our new Primary Link Mentors, who will be supporting the new Year 7s with their transition. Current Year 7 and Year 9 students were invited to write...

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Football Schools District Final

Football Schools District Final

Year 7 played Court Fields School in the district football final. Match report by Mr Hedaux. . The match got off to a flying start with Court Fields scoring two goals within the...

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Schools Football Cup Final

Schools Football Cup Final

After a 2-1 home victory, our Year 10 football team won the National Schools Cup semi final and now progresses to the finals at West Bromwich Albion FC on 23rd May 2023. We are...

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STEM Competition

STEM Competition

We took 12 of our Year 9 and 10 students to Bishop Fox's School to compete in a STEM competition, promoting sustainability and green energy. They were given a very challenging...

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