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Bristol GCSEs and A-Levels, exam centre in Taunton

Study online with Lift College, then sit your written papers at Tutors and Exams, Hi-Point, Thomas Street, Taunton TA2 6HB. We will be straight with you, that is a 50 to 70 minute drive from Bristol down the M5, or around 30 to 60 minutes by direct train, with A-Level science practicals at Queen’s College in Taunton.

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1 Exam centre1 CPAC lab22 Subjects available50 to 70 min Drive from Bristol via the M5

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The catchment

Honest about the distance, serious about the support.

Lift College supports learners across Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, Somerset and the Devon edge, studying GCSEs and A-Levels fully online with a named UK tutor.

The nearest written exam centre is in Taunton, which is a 50 to 70 minute drive from Bristol down the M5 or roughly 30 to 60 minutes by direct train from Temple Meads. We would rather say that plainly than call it a short hop, so plan your exam-day journey early. A-Level science practicals run nearby at Queen’s College, Taunton.

Two routes

Pick your qualification.

Route 01

GCSEs

Retake or take your GCSEs online, then sit the written papers locally.

GCSEs in Bristol

Route 02

A-Levels

Complete your A-Levels online with tutor support and examiner observed practicals.

A-Levels in Bristol

Exam centre

CPAC lab

Subjects available

50 to 70 min

Drive from Bristol via the M5

The course catalogue

Courses available in Bristol.

You study online with UK teachers, then sit your written exams at a partnered centre near Bristol.

GCSE subjects

12 available for study from Bristol.

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A-Level subjects

11 available for study from Bristol.

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Exam day

The 1 Bristol exam centre.

Study online, sit locally. Every centre below is bookable through Lift College.

Centre 01

Taunton

Tutors and Exams Taunton

Address: Hi-Point, First Floor Offices, Thomas Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6HB
Phone: 03300 438 772
Hours: Exam day hours are set per series, contact the centre to confirm
Transport: Close to Taunton railway station. From Bristol it is about 48 miles and 50 to 70 minutes via the M5, leaving at Junction 25, or roughly 30 to 60 minutes by direct GWR or CrossCountry train from Bristol Temple Meads. No parking or drop-off at the centre, though there is parking at Taunton station.
Catchment: BS, BA, TA, EX

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Science practicals

CPAC labs across Bristol.

Queen's College, Taunton

Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS

Biology, Chemistry, Physics | AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas

Lab kit: Well-equipped chemistry labs for extensive practical work, Recreational room for breaks and lunch, No catering on site, bring a packed lunch

Spring 2027, twelve practicals over four consecutive days. Exact dates are TBC, contact us to confirm. All four days must be completed for a pass endorsement.Book ›

Areas served

Where our Bristol learners come from.

Learners from Bristol, Bath, North Somerset, Taunton Deane and the Exeter edge all sit their written exams at Taunton, so travel time varies from a few minutes locally to just over an hour from Bristol.

01Central BristolBristol city centre, Clifton, Redland, Bedminster, Southville, Easton

02Bath and North East SomersetBath, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Radstock

03North SomersetWeston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead

04Taunton DeaneTaunton, Wellington, Bridgwater

05Exeter and Devon edgeExeter, Tiverton, Cullompton

Answers

Studying in Bristol, answered.

Where do I sit my GCSE or A-Level exams if I study with Lift College in Bristol?

You sit written papers at the Tutors and Exams centre in Taunton, Hi-Point, First Floor Offices, Thomas Street, TA2 6HB. It is about 48 miles and a 50 to 70 minute drive from Bristol via the M5 at Junction 25, or roughly 30 to 60 minutes by direct train from Bristol Temple Meads. We are honest that this is not a short hop, so plan your exam-day journey in advance.

Is there anywhere closer to Bristol to sit exams?

Not through our Bristol page at the moment. Taunton is the nearest Lift-partnered written centre to Bristol. If Taunton does not suit you, we work with partnered centres across the country, so ask us about alternatives when you enrol.

Can I complete A-Level science practicals (CPAC) near Bristol?

Yes. The CPAC lab is at Queen’s College, Trull Road, Taunton TA1 4QS, about a mile south of Taunton town centre off the A38 and reached from the M5 at Junction 25. Practicals run over four consecutive days and cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics for AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas.

What are the facilities like at the Taunton centre?

The centre is on the first floor of Hi-Point on Thomas Street, close to Taunton railway station. There is no parking or drop-off at the centre and no DDA-compliant toilets at the main site, so tell us about any access needs when you book and we will arrange a suitable room.

When do I need to enrol to sit exams in summer 2027 from Bristol or Taunton?

The entry deadline for summer 2027 is 4 April 2027, and 29 March 2027 for Modern Foreign Languages. We recommend enrolling well before then, ideally by autumn 2026, so your named tutor and your Taunton exam seat are both confirmed in good time.

In their words

For the last two years the Taunton centre have been nothing short of brilliant. Kind, welcoming and supportive of candidates and parents, it is a home from home. The staff deserve praise because this centre does all it can to help people.

Verified Trustpilot reviewer, GCSE and A-Level, Taunton

The drive down from Bristol takes an hour, so I set off early and treated exam days as a proper trip. Once I had planned that in, the centre itself was calm and the staff could not have been more helpful.

Leah S., A-Level Sociology, Taunton

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