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Monkton Wood Academy
Taunton·South West·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edDoes not apply
Monkton Wood Academy is a secondary academy in Taunton, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Monkton Wood Academy has an average A-Level grade of z.
The school has 1,266 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 is approximately 5.5%.
Monkton Wood Academy has 1,266 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
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 displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
57/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
23/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
19
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.