Monkton Wood Academy — Secondary School in Taunton

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Monkton Wood Academy

Taunton, TA2 8PD

1,266 Pupils

1,410 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

22.50% FSM %

590 Boys

676 Girls

About Monkton Wood Academy

Monkton Wood Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Taunton, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,266 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,410. Current headteacher: Hannah Jones.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Taunton and Wellington
Ward	Monkton & North Curry
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Opened	01-12-2023
UKPRN	10093289
URN	150130
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (5)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Richard Bonner	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/03/2025	09/03/2029	Appointed by academy members
Anne Guild	Local Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Laura Lewis	Local Governor	15/05/2024	14/05/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Debbie O'Sullivan	Local Governor	23/01/2026	22/01/2030	Elected by parents
Clare Ousley	Local Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Elected by school staff