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The Sky Academy

Academy special converter · Taunton · TA2 7HW

Ages 5–16 · 76 pupils · Somerset

Overall absence

36.0%

Absence

Academic year 2022/23. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence36.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)78.6%
Unauthorised17.6%
Authorised absence
18.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
31.0%
Enrolments in measure
84

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2023).

Capacity fill63%

76 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
76
Boys / girls
76 / 0
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
76 / 120 (63%)
Free school meals
65.8%
FSM pupils
50
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Bex Jones

Location

Address
Pickeridge Close
Postcode
TA2 7HW
Town
Taunton
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Taunton Deane
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy special converter, Ages 5–16, in Taunton, Somerset, 76 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 65.8%.

Open schools in Taunton
57
Academies among open schools in Taunton
51% (29)
Open schools in TA2
18
Open schools in Somerset LA
307

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TauntonNear TA2

  • The Sky Academy

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy special converter

    Taunton · TA2 7HW · Somerset

    Ages 5–16

    • Att81.1
    • P8-2.5
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence33.6%

    0.0 miles away

  • Selworthy Special School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy special converter

    Taunton · TA2 8HD · Somerset

    Ages 4–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence12.8%
    • FSM39.2%

    0.3 miles away

  • Priorswood Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Taunton · TA2 7AD · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS229%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM30.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Lyngford Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Taunton · TA2 8EX · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM25.4%
    • Demand0.90

    0.4 miles away

  • Park House School

    Other independent special school

    Taunton · TA2 7AX · Somerset

    Ages 8–19

    0.6 miles away

  • Wellsprings Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Taunton · TA2 7NF · Somerset

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM31.6%
    • Demand0.90

    0.6 miles away

  • St Andrew's Church School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Taunton · TA2 6HA · Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM14.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Bex Jones

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