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The Taunton Academy
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- Somerset West and Taunton TA2 7QP
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they should because they do not have the knowledge they need for the next step in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils move around the school noisily and sometimes without care for others.
Academic Progress: Effective action to ensure curriculum breadth
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for attendance, further work needed
Qualifications and Training: Teachers at the start of their careers receive appropriate training and support.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development is well planned.
Strengths and Challenges: Professional development focus to raise education quality
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders have raised the expectations of behaviour, working with pupils to help them understand these expectations.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils have the opportunity for leadership roles, such as becoming well-being ambassadors.
Communication: Parents recognise the improvements in the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust provides leadership capacity for improvements
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are aware of bullying and have put systems in place, such as training pupils to be peer listeners.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are developing an ambitious curriculum but have some way to go to establish this.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training and are aware of how to keep pupils safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Some pupils say that when they report bullying it is not dealt with effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Proactive approach to reducing barriers to attendance
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils attend a range of extracurricular clubs, including sports, arts, and drama.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: All Year 7 pupils experience forest school; the school library is well attended.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme spans over five years, preparing pupils well for future choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders know the needs of pupils with SEND but information is not always used well to plan learning.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Enhanced teacher information, impact yet to evaluate
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About Us
The Taunton Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 958 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 28.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.70 | 2.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 32.39% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.35 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 2 | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 3 | 30.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 1 | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 2 | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.06 | 2.33 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 11 | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 7 | 32.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 3 | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 5 | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.93 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 21.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 34.72% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 15.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 8.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 9.74% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 70.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 53.35% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 14.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 10.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Taunton Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
