Special schoolData as of May 2026

Selworthy Special School

Selworthy Road, Taunton, TA2 8HD

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Pupils

209

Ages

4-19

FSM

35.1%

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Selworthy Special School

Selworthy Special School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 209 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Selworthy Road, Taunton, TA2 8HD | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Selworthy Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — School remains Good
Nov 2013 — Good (predecessor: Selworthy Special School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Selworthy Special School

What is Selworthy Special School's Ofsted rating?

Selworthy Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Selworthy Special School's latest exam results?

Selworthy Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Selworthy Special School located?

Selworthy Special School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA2 8HD).

How many pupils attend Selworthy Special School?

Selworthy Special School has around 209 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Selworthy Special School with other schools?

View Selworthy Special School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.