Taunton Deane Partnership College

Taunton Deane Partnership College, located in the town of Taunton, Somerset, is a pupil referral unit that caters to children aged 5 to 16. As a local authority maintained school, it primarily serves the communities of Taunton, Wellington, and Wiveliscombe. The college currently has 36 students enrolled, though it has the capacity to accommodate up to 71 pupils. The school is situated in an urban setting on Byron Road and offers a mixed-gender environment. It does not have a religious character and follows an open admissions policy, primarily accepting students who are unable to have their needs met in mainstream schools. The college emphasizes creating a safe and welcoming environment where every student is valued, with an aim to prepare them for re-integration into mainstream education or progression to further education and work.