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The Sky Academy

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The Sky Academy

Pickeridge Close, Taunton, TA2 7HW

Academy special converter · Ages 5–16 · Boys

Ofsted
Inadequate
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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2.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

2.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.146.4
2024/252.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.540.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Selworthy Special School
0.5 km away · Academy special converter
Good
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0.92 km away · Other independent special school
Taunton School
1.64 km away · Other independent school
Silver Bridge School
1.92 km away · Other independent special school
Taunton Deane Partnership College
2.06 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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