Kingsmead Academy
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Attainment 8 of 43.8 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 43.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 58%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.32
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.53, -0.11]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 169 | 43.8 | — | 58.0% | 75.1% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 184 | 41.0 | -0.32 | 56.0% | 67.4% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 187 | 42.3 | -0.19 | 53.0% | 67.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 187 | 46.8 | -0.35 | 63.0% | 72.0% | 4.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Somerset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136639 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher John Eddy |
| Trust | CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TA4 2NE |
| Latest pupils | 169 |
| FSM eligible | 18.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2NE
http://www.kingsmead-school.com/1984623483| DfE number | 4355 |
| UKPRN | 10033355 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 20 Jan 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |