Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

About Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 349 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

349 / 450 (78%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

North Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW

Phone

01984632581

Acting Headteacher

Joanna Smith

Website

www.danesfieldcofemiddleschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School?

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School have?

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School has 349 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).

How does Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

27% of pupils at Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is part of BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD.

Where is Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School?

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School is located at North Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW.