Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | North Road, TA4 4SW |
| School Website | www.danesfieldcofemiddleschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1984632581 |
| URN | 140631 |
School Census
| Total | 352 |
| Girls/Boys | 185/167 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.6%/47.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 107 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 21/05/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 December 2024 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 20 June 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 22 June 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 January 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 March 2014 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 17% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -2.5 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 34% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 41% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 37% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 44% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 46% |
| no | 54% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Peter's Church of England First School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Doniford Road, , TA4 4SF