The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Newstead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8FT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonkton Wood Academy
Secondary · 449m away
Heathfield Community School
Secondary · 461m away
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cambian Somerset School
Independent · 1.7km away
Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Lyngford Park Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Minerva Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Monkton Church of England School?
West Monkton Church of England School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Monkton Church of England School take?
West Monkton Church of England School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Monkton Church of England School?
West Monkton Church of England School is in Taunton, TA2 8FT, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Monkton Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, West Monkton Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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