The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 38 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 36.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Smith (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
March 2014 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
North Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School?
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School take?
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School?
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is in Taunton, TA4 4SW, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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