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Kingsmead Academy
Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2NE
Kingsmead Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 950 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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