North Town Academy
117%
Capacity
486
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About North Town Academy
North Town Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 486 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 417 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated North Town Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Braund, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8643rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 72nd out of 134 in Somerset.
North Town Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 47 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at North Town Academy include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, North Town Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF |
| Headteacher | Mark Braund |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 486 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.4% |
| School Capacity | 486 / 417 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8643rd of 13,686
Nationally
832nd of 1,469
In South West
72nd of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Staplegrove Road, Taunton
Somerset, TA1 1DF
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