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West Monkton Church of England School
Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8FT, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.4 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves a diverse community of 413 pupils aged 2 to 11. While 60% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, this performance is above the national average, placing it in the top 63% of schools in the UK. However, only 2% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
White Other5.1%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.03562, -3.05625 · TA2 8FT
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN146676
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westmonktonschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Monkton Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
West Monkton Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2014.
Is West Monkton Church of England School a good school?
West Monkton Church of England School scores 36.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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