ABOUT US HEAD’S WELCOME
At King’s, we are committed to ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to unlock their potential, regardless of background or circumstance.
I am exceptionally proud to lead this wonderful school, as its thirteenth headmaster, providing continuity to the values-based education that dates to 1880. 2026 marks my 29th year in education and I have taught at some of the UK’s best schools as well as spending six years overseas.
King’s College is a special place – there is a unique culture and ethos to steward and protect. Leading King’s to its sesquicentenary and beyond requires us to husband the history and tradition of the school whilst taking advantage of the very best in modern education. The King’s DNA is one of kindness and quiet achievement – not flashy but determined to punch above its weight.
I will bring a sense of purpose, pace, and pride. I am optimistic about the future. There has never been a more stimulating time to receive an education, and by harnessing, promoting, and gatekeeping (where necessary) current educational opportunities (including AI), we will create a nurturing yet appropriately challenging space for King’s pupils.
The full boarding ethos, whether pupils are full boarders or not, is evident at King’s. It is via the ideal blend of analogue with digital life that defines boarding schools as the perfect place to build meaningful relationships across the age range, whilst also being prepared for the challenges of a fast-developing world.
Benjamin Evans
Executive Headmaster
“This is a happy, nurturing school with a wide range of opportunities there for the taking, whatever your child’s interests and abilities.”
ACHIEVING OUTSTANDING EXAM RESULTS IN SOMERSET
At King’s College Taunton, we’re incredibly proud of the academic achievements of our pupils. Our GCSE results over the past five years reflect a consistently high standard, with an average of 96.4% of grades at 9-4 and 52.4% at grades 9-7. This showcases the balance we strike between accessibility and top performance, enabling pupils of varying abilities to excel.
