Buckler's Mead School

A good academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Buckler's Mead School.

Yeovil, BA214NH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 61.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 May 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
1 St. Johns Road
Yeovil, BA214NH
Phone
1935424454
Website
bucklersmead.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148830
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NH
Website
http://bucklersmead.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1,020 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
759
Free School Meals
30.8% (234 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
126
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
759 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"An Inspiring Education for All"

Community Opportunity Enjoyment Ambition Success

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher messages emphasize the importance of an inspiring, inclusive education for all, with clear guidance on curriculum choices, open communication with parents, and invitations to engage with Open Mornings/Evenings; references to the school vision and ongoing support for student progression.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lego Club Music Club Art Club Creative Writing Club Duke of Edinburgh Trust Book Club Theatre Workshops

Sports

Swimming for beginners Dance workshops Sports Clubs and Competitions Exeter Chiefs coaching

Facilities

Library

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 curriculum designed to exceed the National Curriculum Key Stage 4 offers a mix of GCSEs, BTECs, NCFE and CNAT Read to Succeed daily reading programme with a refurbished library EBACC routes including Ebacc Languages Route, Humanities Route, and Alternative Curriculum Route Two-week timetable with 5 periods per day, 55 minutes each, plus 20-minute tutor time and 30-minute Read to Succeed Learning Cycle: Engage, Learn, Build, Apply, Review with DO NOW, Retrieval practice and formative assessment Strong focus on reading, literacy, vocabulary development and reading across the curriculum Integrated Personal Development Programme including RSHE/Careers/British Values

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