The Sky Academy is a not applicable school in Taunton, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

The Sky Academy currently has around 76 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 65.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Pickeridge Close, Taunton, TA2 7HW
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Somerset
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Bex Jones
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148378

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 16
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 120
Number of Pupils: 76
Number of Boys: 76
Number of Girls: 0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
53%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
8%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
102.9
Local authority average
103.0
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.17
Local authority average
-0.20
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
18%
Local authority average
15%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
29%
Local authority average
27%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
40.3
Local authority average
39.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.5
Local authority average
3.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priorswood Primary School
Wedlands , TA2 7AD
3out of 4 591 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Priorswood Primary School
Wedlands , TA2 7AD
- not rated 594 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Priorswood Primary School
Wedlands , TA2 7AD
- not rated 594 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Lyngford Park Primary School
Bircham Road , TA2 8EX
3out of 4 704 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Lyngford Park Primary School
Bircham Road , TA2 8EX
- not rated 704 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The St Augustine of Canterbury School
Lyngford Road , TA2 7EF
- not rated 222 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pyrland School
Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP
- not rated 1,119 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ladymead Community School
Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP
- not rated 1,279 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pyrland School
Cheddon Road , TA2 7QP
- not rated 1,279 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Heathfield Community School
School Road , Monkton Heathfield TA2 8PD
- not rated 2,368 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Somerset College of Arts and Technology
Wellington Road , TA1 5AX
- not rated 2,581 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richard Huish College
South Road , TA1 3DZ
- not rated 2,611 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richard Huish College
South Road , TA1 3DZ
- not rated 2,611 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sky College
Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Sky Academy
Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW
- not rated 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Sky Academy
Pickeridge Close , TA2 7HW
1out of 4 17 yd Academy special converter No Boys More About School
Selworthy Special School
Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD
3out of 4 538 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Selworthy Special School
Selworthy Road , TA2 8HD
- not rated 538 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.