Kingsmead Academy

About Kingsmead Academy

Kingsmead Academy is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 879 pupils on roll. It is part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.6 (2025/26). 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

879 / 1,050 (84%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 December 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address

Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2NE

Phone

01984623483

Headteacher

John Eddy

Website

http://www.kingsmead-school.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kingsmead Academy?

Kingsmead Academy is an academy converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Kingsmead Academy have?

Kingsmead Academy has 879 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Kingsmead Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kingsmead Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.6 in 2025/26.

Is Kingsmead Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kingsmead Academy is part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION.

Where is Kingsmead Academy?

Kingsmead Academy is located at Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2NE.