Kingsmead Academy
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Taunton, TA4 2NE
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
18 of 27 in Somerset
Pupils
892
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
10.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | 41.0 | 43.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 36% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 46% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 | -0.32 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Court Fields School · 5.4 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- The Castle School · 8.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 19% in England
- Pyrland School · 9.2 mi · Not judged
- Uffculme School · 9.1 mi · Not judged · Top 16% in England
- Bishop Fox's School · 9.8 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- Monkton Wood Academy · 10.8 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 27% in England
The neighbourhood
Kingsmead Academy is in Wiveliscombe & Milverton (typical home £302,500, crime very low).
What is Kingsmead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kingsmead Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Kingsmead Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kingsmead Academy is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.