Monkton Wood Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Taunton, TA2 8PD
Ofsted
Inadequate
Our ranking
Bottom 27% in England
20 of 27 in Somerset
Pupils
1,267
First preferences per place
0.70
2026/27
Absence
11.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | — | 41.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | — | 35% | |
| Average English grade | — | — | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | — | — | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | — | 34% |
56% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Pyrland School · 1.6 mi · Not judged
- Bishop Fox's School · 2.4 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- The Castle School · 2.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 19% in England
- Haygrove School · 6.3 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
- Robert Blake Academy · 6.4 mi · No rating
- Bridgwater College Academy · 7.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 3% in England
The neighbourhood
Monkton Wood Academy is in Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield (typical home £270,000, crime high).
What is Monkton Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Monkton Wood Academy is rated Inadequate by Ofsted.
How does Monkton Wood Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Monkton Wood Academy is in the bottom 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.