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Heathfield Community School

State school · Taunton, TA2 8PD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,433 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,433 ·
Local authority
Somerset County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Hannah Jones

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

West Monkton Church of England School 20 %
Creech St Michael Church of England Primary School 14 %
Other 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Ruishton Church of England School 8 %
North Curry CofE Primary School 6 %
Minerva Primary School 5 %
Lyngford Park Primary School 4 %
St James Church School 4 %
North Petherton Primary School 3 %
Holway Park Community Primary School 3 %
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School 3 %
North Town Academy 3 %
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 3 %
Blackbrook Primary School 2 %
St George's Catholic School 2 %
St Andrew's Church School 2 %
Priorswood Primary School 2 %
Kingston St Mary Church of England Primary School 2 %
Wellsprings Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Hatch Beauchamp Church of England Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
58%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
63
Number of teachers
0:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,433
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Inadequate

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Inadequate
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

School Road
Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PD
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Telephone: 01823 412396

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.heathfieldcommunityschool.com

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information Heathfield Community School School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8PD
1,433 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
9 % Pupils whose first language is not English
0:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
63 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
58%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.90
LA avg.
42.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.38 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 250 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 249 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Heathfield Community School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 27 and has 30 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
18 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Inadequate

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Inadequate
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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