Monkton Wood Academy vs West Monkton Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 449 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkton Wood Academy
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,267 students
West Monkton Church of England School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
465 students
| Measure | Monkton Wood Academy Taunton, South West | West Monkton Church of England School Taunton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 402 | #1077 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2453 of 4,090 | #9913 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,267 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,267 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 110.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Taunton | Taunton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | monktonwoodacademy.clf.uk/ | www.westmonktonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (40.2 vs 41.1).
- •Monkton Wood Academy is the larger school with 1,267 students compared with 465.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monkton Wood Academy better than West Monkton Church of England School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monkton Wood Academy and West Monkton Church of England School?
About 449 m in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkton Wood Academy: 1,267. West Monkton Church of England School: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkton Wood Academy and West Monkton Church of England School rank in South West?
Monkton Wood Academy is 252nd of 402 and West Monkton Church of England School is 1077th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).