Open Other Primary Mixed

North Town Academy

Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA1 1DF
Part of: NORTH TOWN ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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North Town Academy
Taunton, TA1 1DF
486 Pupils
417 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
10.40% FSM %
232 Boys
254 Girls
About North Town Academy

North Town Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Taunton, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 486 pupils on roll. School capacity: 417. Current headteacher: Mark Braund.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Taunton and Wellington
Ward Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034550
URN 137126
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Philip Jones Chair of Local Governing Body 09/07/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Roper Chair of Local Governing Body 18/09/2024 23/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Clunie Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 16/06/2025 — N/A
Ms Bettina Walker Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 13/06/2025 N/A
Mr Mark Braund Local Governor 25/04/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Phoebe Causley Local Governor 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Jessica Fairfax Local Governor 18/09/2024 17/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanna Gavins Local Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Eleanora Green Local Governor 27/04/2023 26/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Jones Local Governor 08/01/2024 07/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Nolan Local Governor 04/10/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Derek Perry Local Governor 01/03/2024 28/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Andrew's Church School
0.68 km • Taunton
Other
The Castle School
0.72 km • Taunton
Other
Parkfield Primary School
0.95 km • Taunton
Other
Taunton School
0.98 km • Taunton
Other
Taunton Preparatory School
0.98 km • Taunton
Other
St George's Catholic School
1.01 km • Taunton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
North Town Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Taunton, Somerset.
North Town Academy has 486 pupils, with a capacity of 417.
North Town Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at North Town Academy is Mr Mark Braund.
North Town Academy is at Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA1 1DF, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
North Town Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Braund
Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA1 1DF
01823284676
www.northtownschool.org.uk/
Location
TA1 1DF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137126
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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