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Monkton Wood Academy

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Monkton Wood Academy

School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, TA2 8PD

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,266
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.5%
Attainment 8
41.3
Ofsted
Inadequate
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.7%
Basics 9-5
35.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
15.9%
EBacc APS
3.46
EBacc 9-5
5.7%
EBacc 9-4
8.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A
Based on 39 students entered

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About Monkton Wood Academy

Monkton Wood Academy is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 1,266 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: School Road, Taunton, TA2 8PD | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Monkton Wood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Heathfield Community School)
  2. Mar 2023 — Inadequate
  3. Mar 2023 — Inadequate (predecessor: Heathfield Community School)
  4. Nov 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Heathfield Community School)
  5. Jan 2015 — Outstanding (predecessor: Heathfield Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Monkton Wood Academy

What is Monkton Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Monkton Wood Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Monkton Wood Academy's latest exam results?
Monkton Wood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Monkton Wood Academy located?
Monkton Wood Academy is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA2 8PD).
How many pupils attend Monkton Wood Academy?
Monkton Wood Academy has around 1,266 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Monkton Wood Academy with other schools?
View Monkton Wood Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.