The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,266
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Jones
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeathfield Community School
Secondary · Very close
West Monkton Church of England School
Primary · 449m away
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lyngford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cambian Somerset School
Independent · 1.9km away
Minerva Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Selworthy Special School
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Monkton Wood Academy?
Monkton Wood Academy currently has 1,266 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monkton Wood Academy take?
Monkton Wood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Monkton Wood Academy?
Monkton Wood Academy is in Taunton, TA2 8PD, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monkton Wood Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Monkton Wood Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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