Selworthy Special School — School in Taunton

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Selworthy Special School

Taunton, TA2 8HD

209 Pupils

— Capacity

4–19 Age Range

35.10% FSM %

149 Boys

60 Girls

About Selworthy Special School

Selworthy Special School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Taunton, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 209 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Hollie Phillips.

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 special converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Taunton and Wellington
Ward	Taunton North
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	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened	01-01-2019
UKPRN	10082197
URN	146698
Data Last Updated	26-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (4)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Angela Cook	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	01/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Jolley	Local Governor	01/01/2018	31/12/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Holly Phillips	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Price	Local Governor	25/02/2025	25/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board