Welcome to Pyrland School

We are an oversubscribed secondary school in Taunton, Somerset, committed to providing a wide range of opportunities to ensure our students make the most of their learning and participate fully in school and community life.

As a church school, we promote a vision of “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). This means we are dedicated to supporting our students to become well rounded individuals, through an educational journey that encourages curiosity and builds resilience; nurturing their spiritual, emotional, physical and mental well being.

The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is supporting the Richard Huish Trust in the next phase of development for our school. Having led Buckler’s Mead Academy in Yeovil to a strong ‘good’ Ofsted judgement in May 2024, I will be taking on leadership responsibilities.

I believe that every student who comes to our school deserves the very best education, inspired by a culture of sky high expectations. Our community deserves nothing less. 

I hope this website gives you a real flavour of the work we do and the opportunities we provide. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mark Lawrence

Executive Head Teacher