Ethos
'Faith, Unity and Vision' are the three words that capture the very essence of a Woodard education. Established by Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, all Woodard schools have an outstanding reputation for providing academic excellence coupled with unrivalled pastoral care. Each school caters for the individual, where every student is valued for themselves and encouraged to give their very best. Although the schools have been built on a Christian ethos, all faiths are welcome and Woodard schools openly encourage understanding, diversity and tolerance for all. The Woodard family of schools provides many inter-school opportunities, the sharing of best practice and a strength and expertise within education. Our pioneering heritage places much emphasis on leadership and management. From attractive, welcoming environments to modern facilities, Woodard schools offer a rich variety of extra-curricular activities, professional teaching and effective pastoral care.
As a Woodard school, King's College, Taunton:
- Grounds itself in Christian belief, teaching and values, celebrating that faith in creative and meaningful ways through worship.
- Fosters the virtues of faith, hope and love in all aspects of its life as central to its Christian ethos.
- Welcomes inclusively those of all faiths and none.
- Believes in the unique value of each individual regardless of race, gender or creed.
- Pursues academic excellence with a commitment to good teaching and effective learning.
- Aims to prepare each young person for the future by means of a full and rounded education.
- Provides outstanding pastoral care within a supportive community.
- Seeks to build a community which reflects family life with mutually respectful and warm relationships.
- Nurtures self-respect and self-esteem, high moral values, responsible citizenship and a commitment to the service of others.
- Strives to be outward looking, working with others in the local and wider community for mutual benefit.
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- I love my time at King's and find it a fantastic school to be part of. Meiling
- Personally I think King's has some of the nicest people. Annie
- King's is an amazing place to be and what makes it special is it feels just like home. Louise
- I can tell I'm going to like it here! Amelia
- The sport at King's is very good and at a high standard. Meiling
- When I was at my prep school I always thought of King's as a school where there were more opportunities and I was completely right. Jamie
- I can already see that this is probably going to be the best few years of my life so far. I have enjoyed every moment of every lesson. Toby
- There's just so much food, it’s like a feast … every meal time! Annabelle
- King’s is a great school and I am so glad that I came here. I can tell that it was the best decision for me. Louise
- Ever since I got here, everyone has been so friendly and welcoming; it has been so easy to settle in. Toby
- First impressions are exciting and impressive. Alicia
- The hockey is very sociable and a good way to get to know your friends. Annie
- I like this school more and more every day. The teachers are good and make lessons fun. Henry
- One of my first impressions of King's was the atmosphere. Everyone seemed happy and was enjoying themselves. George
- What really impressed me was the size of the campus and vast expanding playing fields. Alicia
- The teachers are very enthusiastic and will inspire you. Nancy
- The staff are kind, the subjects are interesting, the facilities are good and I can safely say when I am grown up, I will think back happily of my memories at King's. David
- My house is very warm and lovely, everyone in there is like a family. I like getting to know the older pupils and having that bond with them as well as my own year. Meiling
- As soon as I walked into the main hall on my tour I knew King's Taunton was the school for me. Joe
- The atmosphere is just wonderful for learning. Hendrik
- I love it. And I've made loads of new friends. I can't believe the first four weeks have already gone. Leo
- It's amazing. The teachers are brilliant, they are so friendly and enthusiastic. I just want to learn here. Leo