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Monkton Wood Academy
School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.1 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,266
Capacity
1,410
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges in providing a quality education, as reflected in low parent satisfaction, with only 17% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4 is above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at just 56%, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, the low EBacc entry rate of 16% suggests limited opportunities for a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 17% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★1.6
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
Good range of subjects
67%
Progress is communicated
40%
School has high expectations
36%
My child makes good progress
33%
School keeps me informed
32%
My child is happy
29%
School supports development
29%
School responds to concerns
21%
My child feels safe
19%
I'd recommend this school
17%
Behaviour is good
13%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.8%
White Other7.1%
Black African3.9%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.03525, -3.06265 · TA2 8PD
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150130
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitemonktonwoodacademy.clf.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Monkton Wood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Monkton Wood Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2023.
Is Monkton Wood Academy a good school?
Monkton Wood Academy scores 0.1/100 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.
What do parents say about Monkton Wood Academy?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Monkton Wood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 32% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Monkton Wood Academy in GCSEs?
Monkton Wood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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