West Monkton Church of England School

A good academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Monkton Church of England School.

Taunton, TA28FT Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 June 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bridgwater Road
Bathpool
Taunton, TA28FT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146676
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton, TA2 8FT
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
416
Free School Meals
14.2% (59 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
9.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.1 (8.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

West Monkton Church of England School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 102.0
2024 102.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
416 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A place for growing together and learning to fly."

Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Gentleness Faithfulness Self-control

Church of England primary school; ethos built on inclusive Christian Values; founding member of The Oak Partnership Multi-Academy Trust (2019).

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to West Monkton Church of England Primary School. We are proud to be a Church of England School and a founding member of The Oak Partnership Multi-Academy Trust. We are committed to ensuring that all children are happy, safe and nurtured. Our broad, balanced curriculum and outdoor Forest School provision support children to fulfil their potential and be well prepared for life beyond primary school. We look forward to welcoming you.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge & Skills Progressions TOP Primary Curriculum CLL Faith & Beliefs Maths

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and after-school club on site run by The Oak Partnership.

Admissions Criteria

The Oak Partnership Trust is the Admissions Authority for West Monkton C of E School. The admissions arrangements are published below. The Reception (start) window runs from September to mid-January. In-year admissions are processed by the school and, if a year group is full, a waiting list is kept in order of the oversubscription criteria by the Local Authority. For queries, please contact the school office at 01823 412582. The Oak Partnership In-Year Admissions Application Form is available below.

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