The Sky Academy

About The Sky Academy

The Sky Academy is an academy special converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 100 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2022) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 17% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 76.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 5–16

Gender

Boys

Pupils / Capacity

100 / 120 (83%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 May 2022

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.

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 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Pickeridge Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7HW

Phone

01823275569

Head Teacher

Gaby Long

Website

theskyacademy.clf.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Sky Academy?

The Sky Academy is an academy special converter in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–16.

Is The Sky Academy a boys school?

Yes — The Sky Academy is a boys school.

How many pupils does The Sky Academy have?

The Sky Academy has 100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Sky Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Sky Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2022).

How does The Sky Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Sky Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.1 in 2025/26.

How does The Sky Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

17% of pupils at The Sky Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Sky Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Sky Academy is part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION.

Where is The Sky Academy?

The Sky Academy is located at Pickeridge Close, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 7HW.