150
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
17%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 14/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySomerset
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Fairmead School · All-through · Somerset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
150
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
6%
Persistent absence
17%
Contact
Address
Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NZ
Local authority
Somerset
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 150 | 6.3 | 100% | 5% | 45% | 6% | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 150 | 6.9 | 100% | 4% | 49% | 9% | 28% |
| 2022/23 | 146 | 7.2 | 100% | 4% | 47% | 10% | 23% |
| 2021/22 | 143 | 7.0 | 100% | 3% | 50% | 12% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 110 | 6.8 | 100% | 4% | 44% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 99 | 7.7 | 100% | 3% | 45% | 7% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 99 | 10.1 | 100% | 5% | 42% | 9% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 98 | 8.9 | 100% | 7% | 42% | 7% | 21% |
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