SchoolScoresDanesfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
North Road, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4SW
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Somerset comparisons use the 4 of its 36 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 32 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 2% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 60% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 3% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 63% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 4% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 49% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 12% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 29% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 3% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 50% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 1% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 15% | 31% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 1% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 22%said yes | 55% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Somerset figures pool parents at the Somerset schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
92 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 140631), before it changed to its current form.
27% — 30 points below the Somerset average, and 35 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 27% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 54% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 40% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 46% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.1% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 15.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 9.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Lower than 20% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Lower than 22% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.3% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 38.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Lower than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Higher than 99% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1 | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Higher than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.1 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Taunton. Higher than 100% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 46.9% | 14.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Danesfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Danesfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
Would parents recommend Danesfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School?
22% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Danesfield CofE Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152723.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.