About the Sponsors
Diocese of Bath and Wells
The lead sponsor for the proposed Taunton academy, the Diocese of Bath and Wells, is committed to the education and care of young people. The Diocese has 186 church schools, attended by over 34,000 children and young people. The Diocese is a significant provider of voluntary activities for over 9,000 children and young people and expects to contribute expertise in this area to the Academy.
The Diocese, as part of the Church of England, has a long history of involvement in schools, with a track record of high standards and a commitment to building an ethos based on Christian values, which emphasise the unique value of each individual.
Somerset County Council
The co-sponsor, Somerset County Council, is committed to raising the aspirations and levels of attainment of young people in Somerset. As such the Council embraces the opportunities provided by the lead sponsor to work collaboratively to improve outcomes for young people in the area.
Somerset County Council will facilitate joint working across the Taunton family of schools, link with multi-agency partners and ensure the benefits the Academy brings will raise the aspirations of all students and in the wider community.
