Buckler's Mead School
URN: 148830 • Yeovil BA21 4NH
Overview
- Name
- Buckler's Mead School
- URN
- 148830
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Lawrence (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01935424454
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil BA21 4NH
Summary
Buckler's Mead School, located in Yeovil, Somerset, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 797 pupils and a capacity of 1,020. The school has been rated as 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to providing a high-quality education. The academy focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes personal development and academic achievement.
The curriculum at Buckler's Mead is designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, with an emphasis on personal development and British values. The school also prioritises safeguarding and child welfare, ensuring that all students feel secure and supported both in school and in the wider community. Staff are trained to handle safeguarding concerns, and there are clear procedures in place to protect the welfare of all pupils.
Buckler's Mead Academy actively engages with parents and the community, providing resources such as remote learning guides and support for families. The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success. For more information, visit their website at [bucklersmead.com](http://bucklersmead.com).
The curriculum at Buckler's Mead is designed to cater to a diverse range of student needs, with an emphasis on personal development and British values. The school also prioritises safeguarding and child welfare, ensuring that all students feel secure and supported both in school and in the wider community. Staff are trained to handle safeguarding concerns, and there are clear procedures in place to protect the welfare of all pupils.
Buckler's Mead Academy actively engages with parents and the community, providing resources such as remote learning guides and support for families. The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where students can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future success. For more information, visit their website at [bucklersmead.com](http://bucklersmead.com).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Absence Procedures (sen)
- Academy Calendar (calendar)
- Academy Calendar (calendar)
- See full calendar > (calendar)
- End of Summer Term Letter (download)
- Open Day and Prospectus letter (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Westfield Academy (61.8)
- Preston School Academy (57.6)
- Bucklers Mead Community School (45.2)
- Preston School (45.2)
- Westfield Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1020
- Pupils
- 797
- Boys
- 380
- Girls
- 417
- FSM %
- 30.90
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 797 | 380 | 417 | 1020 | 30.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 759 | 380 | 379 | 1020 | 29.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 742 | 370 | 372 | 1020 | 27.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 742 | 370 | 372 | 1020 | 27.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1020 |
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