Special schoolData as of May 2026

Fiveways Special School

Victoria Road, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ

Community special school

Pupils

Ages

4-19

FSM

51.2%

Capacity

100

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Fiveways Special School

Fiveways Special School is a secondary school in Yeovil, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). The school has around 98 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Victoria Road, Yeovil, BA21 5AZ | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fiveways Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Outstanding
Apr 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jul 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fiveways Special School

What is Fiveways Special School's Ofsted rating?

Fiveways Special School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

Where is Fiveways Special School located?

Fiveways Special School is a secondary school in Yeovil, Somerset (BA21 5AZ).

How many pupils attend Fiveways Special School?

Fiveways Special School has around 98 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Fiveways Special School with other schools?

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