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Buckler's Mead School

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Buckler's Mead School

1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NH

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Pupils
797
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.9%
Attainment 8
44.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.6%
Basics 9-5
42.0%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
42.0%
EBacc APS
4.07
EBacc 9-5
18.0%
EBacc 9-4
28.7%
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About Buckler's Mead School

Buckler's Mead School is a secondary school in Yeovil, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. The school has around 797 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NH | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Buckler's Mead School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Buckler's Mead Academy)
  3. Nov 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Buckler's Mead Academy)
  4. Sept 2014 — Good (predecessor: Buckler's Mead Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Buckler's Mead School

What is Buckler's Mead School's Ofsted rating?
Buckler's Mead School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Buckler's Mead School's latest exam results?
Buckler's Mead School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Buckler's Mead School located?
Buckler's Mead School is a secondary school in Yeovil, Somerset (BA21 4NH).
How many pupils attend Buckler's Mead School?
Buckler's Mead School has around 797 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Buckler's Mead School with other schools?
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