How many pupils does Fiveways Special School have?

Fiveways Special School has 98 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fiveways Special School's Ofsted rating?

Fiveways Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).

Where is Fiveways Special School?

Fiveways Special School is located at Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ.

Fiveways Special School

Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ

Outstanding

Inspected 18 June 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

4–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Fiveways Special School

Fiveways Special School is a community special school in Yeovil, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 98 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 98 / 100 (98%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51%

Free school meals

10%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

13.2%

Overall absence

36.6%

Persistent absence

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

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.44

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

40.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

£48,267

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£577 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.9

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£38,431

Spend per pupil

£36,875

Income per pupil

31%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ
Phone: 01935476227
Headteacher: Swavek Nowakiewicz
Website: www.fivewaysschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fiveways Special School?: Fiveways Special School is a community special school in Yeovil, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Fiveways Special School have?: Fiveways Special School has 98 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Fiveways Special School's Ofsted rating?: Fiveways Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).
Where is Fiveways Special School?: Fiveways Special School is located at Victoria Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5AZ.

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