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Why choose Taunton's

Excellence

• A level pass rate of 97%
• 100% pass rate in two thirds of A level subjects in summer 2010
• 71% of A level students in the Academy achieved top grades A to C
• achievement in most vocational programmes consistently above national averages
• 100% achievement in nearly all our level 3 National Diplomas
• 100% pass rate in the International Baccalaureate (average achievement equivalent to three As at A level and one A at AS level)

Excellent support for individuals

• a tutor who will help you monitor your own progress and set targets for improvement
• high quality, professional guidance and information about careers
• preparation for university applications, tests and interviews
• help with study skills, essay writing and work planning from a dedicated learning support team
• a friendly ‘one-stop shop’ for help and advice on financial or personal concerns in the Student Services Centre
• we are on your side!

Excellent facilities

• well-equipped workshops, laboratories and learning centres
• an extensive IT network
• clean, pleasant buildings and grounds with a friendly, adult atmosphere

Opportunity

• a wide range of subjects and courses, no matter what your previous academic attainment
• the opportunity to progress from Foundation and Intermediate to Advanced level and beyond
• the chance to mix A/AS levels or GCSEs with more vocational programmes and/or work experience to suit your needs

• sports teams, musical ensembles, Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes, the Student Union, community service – many ways in which you can get involved
• an exciting range of curriculum-related trips and visits, both locally and to places further afield including Tanzania
• the chance to meet people from other schools (and other countries) and to make new friends

• excellent links with higher education – locally, nationally and, for sport, internationally – help make Taunton's an ideal stepping stone into university
• our relationships with employers and professional bodies in sport, music and education open up access to a world of opportunities beyond college

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