West Monkton Church of England School

Contact details for the school

School Name: West Monkton Church of England School
Address: Bridgwater Road, Bathpool
Town/City: Taunton
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA2 8FT
Telephone Number: 01823 412582
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: The Oak Partnership Trust
Sponsor: The Oak Partnership Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Newstead
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 465 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.2%

Location and administration

URN: 146676
DfE Number: 933/3195
UKPRN: 10082181
UPRN: 10091742968
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Taunton and Wellington (E14001540)
Electoral Ward: Monkton & North Curry (E05014375)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 326035E, 126782N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 10.53" N 3° 3' 22.11" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2WPV+GG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Nadia Conner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Mrs Catherine Lawrence - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2027.
  • Mr Tom Moore - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Newstead - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle Payne - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Miss Polly Skene - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.