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Fairmead School

Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NZ, Somerset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.2 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
150
Capacity
140
Ages
419
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for its 150 pupils aged 4-19. However, it currently shows no students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, indicating a need for improvement in academic outcomes. Despite this, the school performs better than 45% of schools in the area, suggesting a solid foundation for development.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 26 February 2014Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.0%No UK data
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%No UK data
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.7%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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50.95844, -2.62386 · BA21 4NZ

School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN123940
School typeCommunity special school

Frequently asked questions
What is Fairmead School rated by Ofsted?

Fairmead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2014.

Is Fairmead School a good school?

Fairmead School scores 45.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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