Cambian Somerset School is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Taunton, Somerset, for children and young people aged 10 to 18.
- Ages 10–18
- 44 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 10 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 44 (places for 45)
- Headteacher
- Mr David Fielding
- Opened
- 1 April 2006
- Council
- Somerset
- School reference (URN)
- 131455
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Somerset council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Creech Court, Mill Lane, Taunton, TA3 5PX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Monkton Wood Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Inadequate 1.2 miles
- Willow Vale School Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.9 miles
- Holway Park Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.9 miles
By need in Somerset: Autism (17) · Moderate learning (14) · Severe learning (10) · Speech and language (8) · PMLD (7) · SEMH (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (2)
Questions about Cambian Somerset School
How do I get a place at Cambian Somerset School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Cambian Somerset School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Cambian Somerset School take?
Aged 10 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Cambian Somerset School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Cambian Somerset School?
Creech Court, Mill Lane, Taunton, TA3 5PX, in Somerset.
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