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Taunton, South West
Monkton Wood Academy is a secondary academy in Taunton, South West.
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In terms of academic performance, Monkton Wood Academy has an average A-Level grade of z.
The school has 676 pupils on roll, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.1%.
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Students at Monkton Wood Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of z. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Monkton Wood Academy has an overall absence rate of 13.1%. The national average for secondary schools was approximately 8.5% (DfE, 2023/24).
Monkton Wood Academy has 676 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
24% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Monkton Wood Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Monkton Wood Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Monkton Wood Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
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