Kingsmead Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kingsmead Academy
Address: Wiveliscombe
Town/City: Taunton
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA4 2NE
Telephone Number: 01984 623483
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Cabot Learning Federation
Sponsor: Cabot Learning Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Eddy
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 892 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.1%

Location and administration

URN: 136639
DfE Number: 933/4355
UKPRN: 10033355
UPRN: 100041181098
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Tiverton and Minehead (E14001548)
Electoral Ward: Upper Tone (E05014385)

Easting & Northing: 308228E, 127457N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 23.12" N 3° 18' 36.77" W
Plus Code: 9C3R2MQQ+WW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Eva Heim - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 April 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Jordan - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 20 February 2027.
  • Mr Nicholas Lapthorn - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 May 2026.
  • Mr Colin Mister - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Walder - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 January 2028.