Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | North Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SW |
| Phone | 01984632581 |
| Reference Number | 140631 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 368 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.17%
Girls: 47.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 50 | 37 | 87 |
| 6 | 43 | 42 | 85 |
| 7 | 49 | 53 | 102 |
| 8 | 50 | 44 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2023-06-20 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-06-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-03-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-01-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-03-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School | ||
| 2011-09-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-30 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-09-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-30 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Peter's Church of England First School
Doniford Road, Williton, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SF |
0.16 miles |
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Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
Liddymore Road, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0EX |
0.73 miles |
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Old Cleeve Church of England First School
Huish Lane, Washford, Somerset, TA23 0PB |
1.73 miles |
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Stogumber CofE Primary School
Station Road, Stogumber, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 3TQ |
3.17 miles |
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