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Buckler's Mead School

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Buckler's Mead School

1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NH

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.246.4
2023/2440.046.4
2024/2544.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.160.00
2023/24-0.360.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Fairmead School
0.19 km away · Community special school
Good
Fiveways Special School
1.16 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Yeovil College
1.37 km away · Further education
South Somerset Partnership School
1.49 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Westfield Academy
1.98 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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.
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