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Kingsmead Academy

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Kingsmead Academy

Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2NE

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Taunton.

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Pupils
879
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.7%
Attainment 8
43.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.8%
Basics 9-5
39.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
75.1%
EBacc APS
4.11
EBacc 9-5
18.3%
EBacc 9-4
33.1%
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About Kingsmead Academy

Kingsmead Academy is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 170 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 879 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2NE | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kingsmead Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Jul 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Kingsmead Academy

What is Kingsmead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kingsmead Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Kingsmead Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 170 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Kingsmead Academy.
What are Kingsmead Academy's latest exam results?
Kingsmead Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kingsmead Academy located?
Kingsmead Academy is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA4 2NE).
How many pupils attend Kingsmead Academy?
Kingsmead Academy has around 879 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kingsmead Academy with other schools?
View Kingsmead Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.