What ages does Pyrland School take?

Pyrland School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Pyrland School located?

Pyrland School is located in Taunton, TA2 7QP, Somerset.

How do I apply to Pyrland School?

Pyrland School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Pyrland School have a religious character?

Yes — Pyrland School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Pyrland School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Pyrland School for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 1.355 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Pyrland School?

When Pyrland School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC), and all previously looked after children (PLAC), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC). The School admission authority will deem a child to have been in state care if they were in the care of a public authority, a religious organization, or any other provider of care whose purpose is to benefit society; 2. Catchment area with sibling — Priority will be given to children living in the catchment area with a sibling attending Pyrland School at the time of application who lives at the same address; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the criteria listed above, preference will be given to applicants who live closest to the school as measured in a straight line by a Geographical Information System (GIS) method from the address point of the school site to the address point for the pupil's home. Where two distances are equal and it is therefore not possible to differentiate between them, priority will be determined by independent drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at Pyrland School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 136193), 70.7% of pupils at Pyrland School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Pyrland School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

1.355miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Pyrland School, year by year →

How places are decided at Pyrland School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC), and all previously looked after children (PLAC), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC). The School admission authority will deem a child to have been in state care if they were in the care of a public authority, a religious organization, or any other provider of care whose purpose is to benefit society.
2Catchment area with sibling — Priority will be given to children living in the catchment area with a sibling attending Pyrland School at the time of application who lives at the same address.
3Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area.
4Outside catchment area with sibling — Children living outside catchment area with a sibling attending Pyrland School at the time of application.
5Children of staff — Priority will next be given to the children of staff employed at Pyrland School who have been employed for over 2 years.
6Practising Christian Church member — Priority will next be given for 15% (or less) of PAN to children who are practising members of a Christian Church which is a member of Churches Together in England or Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
7Pupil or service premium — Priority will next be given to children eligible for the pupil or service premium. Evidence of eligibility will need to be submitted with the application.
8Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: In the event of oversubscription within any of the criteria listed above, preference will be given to applicants who live closest to the school as measured in a straight line by a Geographical Information System (GIS) method from the address point of the school site to the address point for the pupil's home. Where two distances are equal and it is therefore not possible to differentiate between them, priority will be determined by independent drawing of lots.

Education, Health and Care Plan or Statement of Special Educational Needs naming the school are admitted first before oversubscription criteria apply. Multiple birth siblings allocated above admission number to keep siblings together.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Pyrland School: key facts

What ages does Pyrland School take?: Pyrland School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Pyrland School located?: Pyrland School is located in Taunton, TA2 7QP, Somerset.
How do I apply to Pyrland School?: Pyrland School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Pyrland School have a religious character?: Yes — Pyrland School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Pyrland School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Pyrland School for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 1.355 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Pyrland School?: When Pyrland School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC), and all previously looked after children (PLAC), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC). The School admission authority will deem a child to have been in state care if they were in the care of a public authority, a religious organization, or any other provider of care whose purpose is to benefit society; 2. Catchment area with sibling — Priority will be given to children living in the catchment area with a sibling attending Pyrland School at the time of application who lives at the same address; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the criteria listed above, preference will be given to applicants who live closest to the school as measured in a straight line by a Geographical Information System (GIS) method from the address point of the school site to the address point for the pupil's home. Where two distances are equal and it is therefore not possible to differentiate between them, priority will be determined by independent drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pyrland School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 136193), 70.7% of pupils at Pyrland School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.355miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Pyrland School, year by year →

How places are decided at Pyrland School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC), and all previously looked after children (PLAC), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC). The School admission authority will deem a child to have been in state care if they were in the care of a public authority, a religious organization, or any other provider of care whose purpose is to benefit society.
2Catchment area with sibling — Priority will be given to children living in the catchment area with a sibling attending Pyrland School at the time of application who lives at the same address.
3Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area.
4Outside catchment area with sibling — Children living outside catchment area with a sibling attending Pyrland School at the time of application.
5Children of staff — Priority will next be given to the children of staff employed at Pyrland School who have been employed for over 2 years.
6Practising Christian Church member — Priority will next be given for 15% (or less) of PAN to children who are practising members of a Christian Church which is a member of Churches Together in England or Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
7Pupil or service premium — Priority will next be given to children eligible for the pupil or service premium. Evidence of eligibility will need to be submitted with the application.
8Other children — Other children.

Pyrland School: key facts

What ages does Pyrland School take?: Pyrland School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Pyrland School located?: Pyrland School is located in Taunton, TA2 7QP, Somerset.
How do I apply to Pyrland School?: Pyrland School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Pyrland School have a religious character?: Yes — Pyrland School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Pyrland School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Pyrland School for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 1.355 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Pyrland School?: When Pyrland School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children (LAC), and all previously looked after children (PLAC), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (IAPLAC). The School admission authority will deem a child to have been in state care if they were in the care of a public authority, a religious organization, or any other provider of care whose purpose is to benefit society; 2. Catchment area with sibling — Priority will be given to children living in the catchment area with a sibling attending Pyrland School at the time of application who lives at the same address; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area, and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription within any of the criteria listed above, preference will be given to applicants who live closest to the school as measured in a straight line by a Geographical Information System (GIS) method from the address point of the school site to the address point for the pupil's home. Where two distances are equal and it is therefore not possible to differentiate between them, priority will be determined by independent drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Pyrland School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26 (recorded under the school's previous URN, 136193), 70.7% of pupils at Pyrland School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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