Fairmead School
URN: 123940 • Yeovil BA21 4NZ
Overview
- Name
- Fairmead School
- URN
- 123940
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Felstead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01935421295
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mudford Road, Yeovil BA21 4NZ
Summary
Fairmead School is a community special school located in Yeovil, Somerset, catering to a diverse range of needs for mixed-gender pupils. With a current enrolment of 150 students, the school operates above its capacity of 140, reflecting its commitment to providing inclusive education. Approximately 44% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, indicating a focus on supporting families from various socio-economic backgrounds.
The school emphasizes a tailored curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring that all learners can thrive. Fairmead School provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills and confidence. The curriculum overview is regularly updated, allowing parents to stay informed about their children's learning journey.
Fairmead School fosters a strong sense of community, welcoming collaboration between staff, parents, and local organizations. The school’s website offers essential information, including uniform guidelines and resources for parents, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and engagement with families.
The school emphasizes a tailored curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring that all learners can thrive. Fairmead School provides a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills and confidence. The curriculum overview is regularly updated, allowing parents to stay informed about their children's learning journey.
Fairmead School fosters a strong sense of community, welcoming collaboration between staff, parents, and local organizations. The school’s website offers essential information, including uniform guidelines and resources for parents, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and engagement with families.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Term Time Absence (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- More info (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Statutory Documents and Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Termly Curriculum Overview (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fiveways Special School (62.0)
- South Somerset Partnership School (51.1)
- The Park School (48.9)
- Cambian Lufton College (47.2)
- Chilton Cantelo School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 150 | 101 | 49 | 140 | 44.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 150 | 103 | 47 | 140 | 47.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 143 | 94 | 49 | 140 | 46.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 143 | 94 | 49 | 140 | 46.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 110 | 72 | 38 | 90 | 43.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 102 | 71 | 31 | 90 | 40.20 |
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