Kingsmead Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2NE |
| Phone | 01984623483 |
| Reference Number | 136639 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 879 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.51%
Girls: 49.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 79 | 151 |
| 8 | 105 | 76 | 181 |
| 9 | 82 | 97 | 179 |
| 10 | 108 | 90 | 198 |
| 11 | 77 | 93 | 170 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81% |
| Unclassified | 12.1% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Kingsmead Community School | |
| 04 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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0.43 miles |
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2.54 miles |
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3.31 miles |
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4.05 miles |
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Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School
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4.09 miles |
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Oake, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1AZ |
4.58 miles |
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