North Town Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA1 1DFOpen in maps

North Town Academy is a primary school in Taunton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 23rd of 35 primary schools in Taunton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2013, report published 23 May 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

64 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

470 pupils on roll, with places for 417

Eligible for free school meals11.1%

11.1%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.7%

27.7%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.8%

12.8%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near North Town Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Andrew's Church School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good47% met the expected standard
Parkfield Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Taunton Preparatory School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St George's Catholic School0.6 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
St James Church School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good49% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Kerton
Phone
01823284676
Website
northtownschool.org.uk
Address
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA1 1DF
Local authority
Somerset
URN
137126

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.