Cambian Somerset School
School summary
Cambian Somerset School is a notably small independent school in Taunton, with around 41 pupils on its roll. Its mixed, non-denominational setting and intimate scale mean pupils are taught within a close-knit community where individuals are unlikely to go unnoticed. The school welcomes pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families drawn to a small, personal environment rather than a large institution may find it a natural fit.
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Teaching & academics
With so few pupils on roll, teaching takes place in small groups that allow staff to know each child well. Entry is available at 11, and the school operates an 11+ admissions route. Mr David Fielding leads the school as Head.
Head · Mr David Fielding
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A genuinely small independent school in Taunton, suited to families who value close attention over the scale of a larger setting.
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Cambian Somerset School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.