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Monkton Wood Academy
Somerset·Secondary·South West·Academy sponsor led·TA2 8PD
URN: 150130InadequateOfsted published 24 May 2023
41.4
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
n/a
Progress 8
No published value in available years
53.3%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
15.9%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 41.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressLimited progress data
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Watch-outs
- This school has been placed in a category of concern by Ofsted (SM). Check the latest inspection report.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 246 | 41.4 | — | 53.3% | 15.9% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Somerset for local comparison.
The Castle School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 53.4Progress 8 +0.60
Compare with Monkton Wood AcademyHuish Episcopi Academy
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 50.6Progress 8 -0.13
Compare with Monkton Wood AcademySchool information
| URN | 150130 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Hannah Jones |
| Trust | CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TA2 8PD |
| Latest pupils | 246 |
| FSM eligible | 22.5% |
Contact and identifiers
School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD
https://monktonwoodacademy.clf.uk/View local authority page1823412396| DfE number | 4011 |
| UKPRN | 10093289 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2023 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 24 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Inadequate
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
| Inspection type | S8 No Formal Designation Visit |
| Category of concern | SM |
| Inspection date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |