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Kingsmead Academy

Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2NE
Part of: CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION (Multi-academy trust)
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Kingsmead Academy
Taunton, TA4 2NE
879 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
18.70% FSM %
444 Boys
435 Girls
About Kingsmead Academy

Kingsmead Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Taunton and the surrounding area in Somerset with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South West region.

It has 879 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: John Eddy.

Information on Kingsmead Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Tiverton and Minehead
Ward Upper Tone
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033355
URN 136639
Data Last Updated 17-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Eddy Accounting Officer 01/01/2023 29/06/2025 N/A
Mr Colin Mister Chair of Local Governing Body 11/07/2023 10/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Lapthorn Chair of Trustees 06/09/2022 29/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Trowbridge Chief Financial Officer 01/01/2021 29/06/2025 N/A
Mrs Stefanie Back Local Governor 09/01/2024 08/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jake Bale Local Governor 26/11/2025 25/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Eva Heim Local Governor 18/04/2023 17/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Jordan Local Governor 21/02/2023 20/02/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Nicholas Lapthorn Local Governor 06/09/2022 14/05/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Christopher Walder Local Governor 09/01/2024 08/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Susan Harrison Member 01/04/2011 29/06/2025 Original (signatory) members
Mr John Hunt Member 25/11/2019 29/06/2025 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Wiveliscombe Primary School
0.7 km • Taunton
Other
Milverton Community Primary School and Pre-School
4.09 km • Taunton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Kingsmead Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Taunton, Somerset.
Kingsmead Academy has 879 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Kingsmead Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Kingsmead Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Kingsmead Academy is Mr John Eddy.
Kingsmead Academy is at Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2NE, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Kingsmead Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Kingsmead Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Eddy
Wiveliscombe, Taunton, TA4 2NE
01984623483
www.kingsmead-school.com/
Location
TA4 2NE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136639
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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