Monkton Wood Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1335
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(21/09/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
53%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 16% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 33% of schools in England) Above Average (About 17% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
TA2 8PD
01823412396

School Description

Leaders’ expectations of pupils are not high enough. Often, the conduct of a sizeable number of pupils is disorderly and intimidating. Many do not show respect to others and do not follow staff instructions. Staff do not manage pupils’ behaviour well. Leaders do not support staff effectively to improve pupils’ poor behaviour, so it continues. Behaviour during some lessons is more settled. Some teachers have created an atmosphere where pupils can learn. However, many classes are chaotic. Disruption to lessons is frequent, and this has a detrimental effect on pupils’ learning. Pupils make little progress through the curriculum. They do not remember enough of what they have been taught and do not achieve well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not receive the support they need to make the best possible progress. Bullying is widespread. Even when it is reported to staff, it is rarely stopped. Discriminatory language is commonplace, and many pupils accept it as normal. Many pupils do not attend school or lessons regularly. The attendance of pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged is particularly low. Students in the sixth form have a much more positive experience. They feel safe. Students enjoy their learning.

Monkton Wood Academy Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>51, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>31, "strongly_disagree"=>47, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>1, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>21, "strongly_disagree"=>63, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>31, "strongly_agree"=>1, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>36, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>40, "strongly_disagree"=>25, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>6, "strongly_agree"=>6, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>43, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>63, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 27 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>32, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>36, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>1, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>31, "strongly_disagree"=>26, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>1, "agree"=>65, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>61, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>3, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>38, "strongly_disagree"=>29, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025
Yes No {"yes"=>17, "no"=>83} UNLOCK Figures based on 72 responses up to 22-05-2025

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