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Monkton Wood Academy
School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton TA2 8PD
Monkton Wood Academy is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2023. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Cabot Learning Federation. (Other schools in this trust include Broadoak Academy, Hans Price Academy, Winterstoke Hundred Academy, The City Academy Bristol and Hanham Woods Academy.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Representation, Destinations and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Destinations at 18 are excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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