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Somerset Progressive School is an all-through special school in Taunton, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Somerset Progressive School has an Attainment 8 score of 3.3, 5% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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The school's Attainment 8 score is 3.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
5% of students at Somerset Progressive School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
3/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
2/mo
67% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.3
Bus Stops
2
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
GCSE
3.3
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.