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Kingsmead Academy

State school · Taunton, TA4 2NE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 879 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
879 ·
Local authority
Somerset County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr John Eddy

Entrance

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

Cotford St Luke Primary School 19 %
Wiveliscombe Primary School 15 %
Other 14 %
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.
Bishops Lydeard Church School 13 %
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School 11 %
Dulverton Junior School 9 %
Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary 6 %
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School 5 %
Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School 4 %
Stogumber CofE Primary School 3 %
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.
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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

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

School
36.4%
LA avg.
39.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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
  • GCSE
54
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

879
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2NE
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Telephone: 01984 623483

Email: sch.562@educ.somerset.gov.uk

Website: http://www.kingsmead-school.com

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information Kingsmead Academy Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2NE
879 Pupil numbers
18.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
54 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
36.4%
LA avg.
39.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
41.00
LA avg.
42.70
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.32 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 43 3
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 128 4
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 179 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Kingsmead Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
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