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Taunton Deane Partnership College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Taunton Deane Partnership College is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Taunton, Somerset , serving pupils aged 5-16, with 36 pupils, and a capacity of 71 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-16

Age range

36

Pupils

71

Capacity

51%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Taunton Deane Partnership College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Taunton Deane Partnership College?

The catchment area for Taunton Deane Partnership College is the geographic zone Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Taunton Deane Partnership College is set by Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Taunton Deane Partnership College: 71 places, 51% filled: places available

Taunton Deane Partnership College has a published admission number of 71 places. 36 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 51%. At 51% full, the school currently has headroom below its 71 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 63.9% of pupils at Taunton Deane Partnership College are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Taunton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Somerset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Taunton Deane Partnership College: School Information

Full address
Byron Road, Taunton, TA1 2JD
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-16 years
Free school meals
63.9% of pupils
DfE URN
134699

Other Not applicable Schools in Taunton

If Taunton Deane Partnership College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Taunton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Taunton Deane Partnership College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Taunton Deane Partnership College

What is the catchment area for Taunton Deane Partnership College?

The catchment area for Taunton Deane Partnership College is the geographic zone Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Taunton Deane Partnership College oversubscribed?

Taunton Deane Partnership College has a capacity of 71 places and currently has 36 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Taunton Deane Partnership College?

Admission to Taunton Deane Partnership College is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Taunton Deane Partnership College cover?

Taunton Deane Partnership College is a not applicable school in Taunton, Somerset, serving pupils aged 5-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Taunton Deane Partnership College?

Taunton Deane Partnership College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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