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Kingsmead Academy
Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2NE
Kingsmead Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 940 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Destinations and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below 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.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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