The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 51% 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
- 98
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Swavek Nowakiewicz (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Michael's Academy
Primary · 545m away
Birchfield Community Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 921m away
Bucklers Mead Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Buckler's Mead School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Primrose Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fairmead School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fiveways Special School's Ofsted rating?
Fiveways Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fiveways Special School?
Fiveways Special School currently has 98 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fiveways Special School take?
Fiveways Special School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Fiveways Special School?
Fiveways Special School is in Yeovil, BA21 5AZ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fiveways Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, Fiveways Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.