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Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
North Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
349
Capacity
450
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With 27% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this school ranks in the top 98% nationally, indicating strong foundational skills among students. However, it currently holds an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," suggesting areas for growth in overall school performance. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 27% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.16624, -3.32352 · TA4 4SW
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN140631
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School a good school?
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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