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The Sky Academy
Taunton·South West·Special School·boys
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The Sky Academy is a sixth form special school in Taunton, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Sky Academy has a Progress 8 score of -2.54 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 1.1, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 100 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 36.1%, 50% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 33.6%.
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The Sky Academy has a Progress 8 score of -2.54, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 1.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
The Sky Academy has an overall absence rate of 33.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Sky Academy is 36.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Sky Academy has 100 pupils on roll.
50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Sky Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Sky Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Sky Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
449/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
189/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.8
Bus Stops
35
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Taunton Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.