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The Sky Academy
Pickeridge Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7HW, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.5 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
100
Capacity
120
Ages
5–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the bottom 2% of schools, this institution faces significant challenges. Academic performance is notably low, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of just 2.4 and no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents should carefully consider these factors when evaluating educational options for their children.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 17% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Location
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51.02945, -3.09229 · TA2 7HW
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150134
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitetheskyacademy.clf.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sky Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Sky Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is The Sky Academy a good school?
The Sky Academy scores 1.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Sky Academy in GCSEs?
The Sky Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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