Middle deemed secondaryData as of May 2026

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

North Road, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4SW

A Requires improvement-rated middle deemed secondary school in Taunton where 27% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England

Pupils

349

Ages

9-13

FSM

36.1%

Capacity

450

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

54.0%

Writing

40.0%

Maths

46.0%

RWM Combined

27.0%

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About Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 27% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 349 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: North Road, Taunton, TA4 4SW | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
May 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

What is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School's latest exam results?

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School: KS2 2024/25: 27% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School located?

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA4 4SW).

How many pupils attend Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School?

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School has around 349 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School with other schools?

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