Buckler's Mead School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 St. Johns Road Yeovil BA21 4NH |
| Phone | 01935424454 |
| Reference Number | 148830 |
Buckler’s Mead School has been evaluated positively in its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school prides itself on being inclusive and fostering a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and respected. With an ambitious curriculum that aligns with high academic expectations, students are well prepared for their future endeavors. Despite some strengths, there are areas that require attention, including enhancing curriculum delivery consistency and aligning reading resources with students' learning needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 797 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.68%
Girls: 52.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 67 | 93 | 160 |
| 8 | 93 | 86 | 179 |
| 9 | 79 | 77 | 156 |
| 10 | 74 | 78 | 152 |
| 11 | 67 | 83 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.6% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Indian | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive school culture with respect for diversity
- Ambitious and well-defined curriculum
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Broad range of extracurricular activities
- Strong careers provision for post-16 destinations
- Effective safeguarding measures
- Commitment to improving attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum
- Assessment and explanations not always effective
- Reading resources not well matched to pupils' learning needs
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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