West Monkton Church of England School, Taunton

In its own words: "We have taken the key words from this sentence and added description through our aims. This new vision was communicated to the Governing Body through a review of the school vision in 2022: The Church of England vision for education is for all children to, 'Have life, life in all its fullness.' [John 10:10]."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are proud to be a popular Church of England School and a founding member of The Oak Partnership Multi-Academy Trust, formed on 1st January 2019. We are committed to ensuring that all the children that pass through our school are happy, safe and nurtured."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, choir and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at West Monkton Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 64% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 48 families put West Monkton Church of England School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to West Monkton Church of England School are Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 49% maths); Nerrols Primary School and Nursery (1.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 76% maths); Lyngford Park Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 71% maths); and Ruishton Church of England School (1.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths).

West Monkton Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

West Monkton Church of England School is one of 6 schools run by The Oak Partnership Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Taunton Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Monkton Primary School (adjacent), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 62 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, West Monkton Church of England School issued 22 suspensions, 5.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.