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The Sky Academy

Pickeridge Close, Taunton, TA2 7HW
Part of: CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION (Multi-academy trust)
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The Sky Academy
Taunton, TA2 7HW
100 Pupils
120 Capacity
5–16 Age Range
77.00% FSM %
100 Boys
— Girls
About The Sky Academy

The Sky Academy is a boys-only Academies located in Taunton, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 100 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Gaby Long.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Taunton and Wellington
Ward Taunton North
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Opened 01-08-2023
UKPRN 10093174
URN 150134
Data Last Updated 26-08-2025
Governors & Trustees (5)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gus Grimshaw Chair of Local Governing Body 16/11/2023 05/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kate Dawson Local Governor 21/05/2024 20/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kai Francis Local Governor 05/01/2024 05/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Amanda Wright Local Governor 27/06/2024 26/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Wykes Local Governor 05/01/2024 04/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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0.5 km • Taunton
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0.55 km • Taunton
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Lyngford Park Primary School
0.64 km • Taunton
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Nerrols Primary School and Nursery
0.87 km • Taunton
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Park House School
0.92 km • Taunton
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Wellsprings Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sky Academy is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Taunton, Somerset.
The Sky Academy has 100 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
The Sky Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
The Headteacher at The Sky Academy is Mrs Gaby Long.
The Sky Academy is at Pickeridge Close, Taunton, TA2 7HW, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Sky Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Sky Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Gaby Long
Pickeridge Close, Taunton, TA2 7HW
01823275569
theskyacademy.clf.uk
Location
TA2 7HW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150134
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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