A little more information about us ......

West Monkton C.E. Primary School
School Road

Monkton Heathfield
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8PA

Telephone: 01823 412582

Fax: 01823 413328

E-mail: office@westmonkton.somerset.sch.uk
Website: www.westmonkton.ik.org

West Monkton Church of England Primary School is located in Monkton Heathfield, some 2 miles north-east of Taunton , the county town of Somerset .

The school was established in 1845 and moved to it's present site in 1985. There are three classrooms in the main building and the rest are in either new or refurbished Elliot Buildings around the site.

The children are organised into 8 class groups. The Reception children and some of the Year 1 children are taught in 2 classes. There are 2 parallel Year 1 and Year 2 classes. The key stage 2 classes are all single age group.

We were very proud to achieve Artsmark status in 2004 in recognition of our contribution to the arts. We devote a lot of time to the performing arts and our performances in the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre demonstrate how much the children achieve.

As part of the Wider Opportunities Scheme, all children in Year 3 are learning the violin and Year 4 are learning to play brass instruments. Years 5 and 6 have the opportunity to continue with either instrument in large group lessons, or to learn percussion.

In 2004 we were awarded Investors In People Status.

We are proud of our link with St Augustine 's Church. Father Geoff is a regular visitor to the school and the children look forward to his weekly assembly.