The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 150
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Felstead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuckler's Mead School
Secondary · Very close
Bucklers Mead Community School
Secondary · Very close
Birchfield Community Primary School
Primary · 668m away
Milford Junior School
Primary · 786m away
Milford Infants' School
Primary · 858m away
Primrose Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St. Michael's Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Fiveways Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairmead School's Ofsted rating?
Fairmead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairmead School?
Fairmead School currently has 150 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairmead School take?
Fairmead School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Fairmead School?
Fairmead School is in Yeovil, BA21 4NZ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairmead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Fairmead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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