The Sky Academy
URN: 150134 • Taunton TA2 7HW
Overview
- Name
- The Sky Academy
- URN
- 150134
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 26.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gaby Long (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01823275569
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pickeridge Close, Taunton TA2 7HW
Summary
The Sky Academy, located in Taunton, Somerset, is an academy special converter that caters specifically to boys with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrolment of 100 students and a capacity of 120, the school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. The academy's core values—Resilience, Respect, Ambition, and Belonging—guide its mission to empower students to overcome challenges and reach their potential.
The curriculum at The Sky Academy is designed to support personal and academic progress through a holistic approach. This includes tailored learning experiences and activities that promote essential life skills such as self-awareness and self-regulation. The academy emphasizes the importance of communication and resilience, helping students develop the tools they need for independent living.
The Sky Academy is part of the Cabot Learning Federation and is committed to fostering a supportive community that celebrates each student's individuality. Recent accolades from local officials highlight the school's effective provision for students with special educational needs, reinforcing its role as a vital resource within the local educational landscape.
The curriculum at The Sky Academy is designed to support personal and academic progress through a holistic approach. This includes tailored learning experiences and activities that promote essential life skills such as self-awareness and self-regulation. The academy emphasizes the importance of communication and resilience, helping students develop the tools they need for independent living.
The Sky Academy is part of the Cabot Learning Federation and is committed to fostering a supportive community that celebrates each student's individuality. Recent accolades from local officials highlight the school's effective provision for students with special educational needs, reinforcing its role as a vital resource within the local educational landscape.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- 01JulNews ArticleJoyous send-off for students at Sky AcademyThe Sky Academy gave its Year 11 students a send-off to remember with two action-packed days of celebration, laughter, and heartfelt goodbyes. As the academic chapter closed, the school community (sen)
- 25JunNews ArticleSKY Academy in the Somerset GazetteA Somerset MP has praised The Sky Academy’s provision for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Gideon Amos, the Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton and Wellington, visited the (sen)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions and Transitions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- 21AugNews Article‘Personal successes’ on exam results day at The Sky AcademyThe boys at Sky Academy have done well in their exams this year and have exceeded last year’s outcomes in terms of the number of qualifications achieved by each (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Somerset Progressive School (55.7)
- Selworthy Special School (54.0)
- Sky College (52.8)
- Cambian Somerset School (51.0)
- Park House School (50.9)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 100
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 77.00
- Open date
- 2023-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 120 | 77.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | 100 | 0 | 120 | 74.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 120 |
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