Sky College
| School Type | Community Special School Other |
|---|---|
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| School Address | Pickeridge Close |
| Taunton | |
| TA2 7HW | |
| Phone |  01823 275569 |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| URL |  www.skycollege.co.uk |
| Age Range | 10 - 18 |
| Total Pupils | 56 |
| School Gender | Boys |
| Boy | Girl % | 100% | 0% |
- Selworthy Special School(0.32 miles)
- Lyngford Park Primary(0.42 miles)
- The Taunton Academy(0.75 miles)
- Wellsprings Primary(0.83 miles)
- Holy Trinity VA Primary(1.12 miles)
- St George's Catholic School(1.21 miles)
- North Town Primary(1.31 miles)
- King's College(1.31 miles)
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School Summary
A small number of just 56 pupils for Sky College is significantly less than average in the UK. Absence management in partnership with parents is encouraged by both schools and government at local and national level. With a 79% attendance rate, the attendance is below national average. Having - members of staff, the school has a staff number which is around the normal figure. They have a very low (pupil to teacher) ratio, which permits the teacher to give more focused attention in a smaller class size.
Students are usually encouraged to pursue studying 8-10 subjects at KS4 although school attainment targets are set at 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C. This School provides an average full time teacher`s salary of £, a high figure for the UK. Only 100% of pupils speak English as a 1st language in the school, a proportion much lower than the countries average figure.
School Statistics
Gender Split
Gender Count By Age
| Total Pupils | 56 |
| Total Girls | 0 (0%) |
| Total Boys | 56 (100%) |
Attendance
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pupil Average Attendance |
 |
79% | 89.5% | |
| Persistent Absence |
 |
77.8% | 27.9% | 25.5% |
School Staff Information
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg |
|---|
Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year |
11 | ||
 Those staying in Education |
55% (6) | 85% | 88.5% |
| Further Education College |
36% (4) | 45.3% | 39.6% |
Other Stats
| This School | Regional Avg | National Avg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils where English is first Language |
 |
100% (56) | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Pupils with Special Educational Needs |
|
100% (56) | 91.5% | 94.3% |
| Pupils eligible for free school meals |
|
61.1% (48) | 37.3% | 36.6% |
Performance
Ofsted
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Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. They will also evaluate the way the current curriculum is implemented, and how the progress of each student is tracked throughout their tenure.
Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.
Ofsted Report for Sky College on 28/01/2015
[View Full Report]| Inspection Date | 28/01/2015 - 29/01/2015 |
| Inspection Type | S5 1st Re-Inspection |
| Category of Concern | n/a |
Ofsted Report for Sky College on 19/02/2013
[View Full Report]| Inspection Date | 19/02/2013 - 20/02/2013 |
| Inspection Type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of Concern | n/a |
Ofsted Report for Sky College on 20/01/2011
[View Full Report]| Inspection Date | 20/01/2011 |
| Inspection Type | Special Measures |
| Category of Concern | n/a |
Financial Accounts
Admin Costs (per pupil)
Teachers Pay (cost per pupil)
Total Costs (per pupil)
| 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Per Pupil | Total | Per Pupil | Total | Per Pupil | Total | Per Pupil | |
| Grant Funding | £2,074,744 | £37,049 | ||||||
| School Generated Income | £7,000 | £125 | ||||||
| Total Income | £2,081,688 | £37,173 | ||||||
| All Teachers Pay | £700,000 | £12,500 | ||||||
| Support Staff + Insurance | £330,232 | £5,897 | ||||||
| Subtotal | £1,030,232 | £18,397 | £1,016,568 | £18,153 | £940,128 | £16,788 | £944,160 | £16,860 |
| Supply Teachers Pay | £103,488 | £1,848 | £45,640 | £815 | £53,088 | £948 | £26,432 | £472 |
| All Other Staff Pay | £243,544 | £4,349 | ||||||
| Building and Premises Cost | £140,616 | £2,511 | ||||||
| Administrative/Legal Costs | £187,320 | £3,345 | £178,136 | £3,181 | £192,808 | £3,443 | £220,080 | £3,930 |
| Catering/Food Costs | £24,976 | £446 | ||||||
| Energy Costs | £17,640 | £315 | £20,216 | £361 | £19,824 | £354 | £14,560 | £260 |
| Books/Equipment/School Trip Costs | £100,576 | £1,796 | ||||||
| Software/IT Costs | £13,384 | £239 | ||||||
| Bought in Professional Services | £265,272 | £4,737 | ||||||
| All Other Costs | £22904 | £409 | ||||||
| Total Costs | £2,149,896 | £38,391 | £2,065,728 | £36,888 | £1,900,752 | £33,942 | £2,215,416 | £39,561 |
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