Cambian Somerset School
Other independent special school · Ages 10–18 · Taunton, Somerset
Cambian Somerset School is an independent special school in Taunton, Somerset for ages 10–18.
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Key facts
- Address
- Creech Court, Mill Lane, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5PX
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 10–18
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 44 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils start the day at Cambian Somerset School with enthusiasm.”
- “Staff take the time to get to know them and their interests.”
- “Strong relationships with staff help pupils blossom.”
To improve
- “This means they join the school with less knowledge than might be typical for their age.”
- “However, on occasion, staff teaching outside their main areas of expertise do not spot misconceptions, for example when pupils read.”
- “This means some pupils make repeated errors and do not develop the reading fluency they are capable of.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 31 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 4.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- Willow Vale School 1.9 mi School remains Good
- The Sky Academy 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Selworthy Special School 2.3 mi School remains Good
- Somerset Progressive School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Silver Bridge School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- King's College Taunton 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Park House School 2.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Taunton Preparatory School 3.1 mi No Ofsted grade