Buckler's Mead School
1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil Without, Somerset, BA21 4NH
Inspected 21 May 2024
About Buckler's Mead School
Buckler's Mead School is an academy converter in Yeovil Without, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 797 pupils on roll. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 (2025/26). 31.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Somerset →
- School Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age Range
- Ages 11–16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 797 / 1,020 (78%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- None
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 21 May 2024
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
GCSE results (Key Stage 4)
Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.
Where pupils go next
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.
School finances
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.
Contact Details
- Address
- 1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil Without, Somerset, BA21 4NH
- Phone
- 01935424454
- Head Teacher
- Mark Lawrence
- Website
- http://bucklersmead.com
Academy Trust
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Buckler's Mead School?
- Buckler's Mead School is an academy converter in Yeovil Without, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
- How many pupils does Buckler's Mead School have?
- Buckler's Mead School has 797 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Buckler's Mead School's Ofsted rating?
- Buckler's Mead School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).
- How does Buckler's Mead School perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Buckler's Mead School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.
- Is Buckler's Mead School part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Buckler's Mead School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
- Where is Buckler's Mead School?
- Buckler's Mead School is located at 1 St. Johns Road, Yeovil Without, Somerset, BA21 4NH.
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