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The Sky Academy

The Sky Academy, Taunton
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The Sky Academy

Pickeridge Close, Taunton, TA2 7HW

A Inadequate-rated special school in Taunton where 17% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy special converter
Boys
Pupils
100
Ages
5-16
FSM
77.0%
Attainment 8
2.4
Ofsted
Inadequate
May 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
17.0%
Writing
17.0%
Maths
17.0%
RWM Combined
17.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.14
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Sky Academy

The Sky Academy is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.4. The school has around 100 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Pickeridge Close, Taunton, TA2 7HW | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: The Sky Academy)
  2. May 2022 — Inadequate
  3. May 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Sky Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Sky Academy

What is The Sky Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Sky Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Sky Academy's latest exam results?
The Sky Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Sky Academy located?
The Sky Academy is a secondary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA2 7HW).
How many pupils attend The Sky Academy?
The Sky Academy has around 100 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Sky Academy with other schools?
View The Sky 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.