Reckleford Infant School and Nursery, Yeovil
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in Yeovil. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. It was 69% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery in detail
Getting a place at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Reckleford Infant School and Nursery as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Reckleford Infant School and Nursery are St Gildas Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, 79% reading, 85% maths); St. Michael's Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy (0.3 miles); and Huish Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 80% maths).
St Gildas Catholic Primary SchoolSt. Michael's AcademyPen Mill Infant and Nursery AcademyHuish Primary School
Who goes there
7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 57% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Asian (31%) and Black (14%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (20.3%) received SEN support and 3 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
41 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Reckleford County Infant School (s-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Reckleford Infant School and Nursery stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 372 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Reckleford Infant School and Nursery issued 5 suspensions, 4.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Reckleford Infant School and Nursery are Buckler's Mead School (0.9 miles), Westfield Academy (1.1 miles) and Preston School Academy (1.4 miles).
Buckler's Mead SchoolWestfield AcademyPreston School Academy
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
17.3
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Reckleford Infant School and Nursery.
- Premier Wraparound @ RecklefordAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Reckleford Infant School and Nursery from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is in Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 9 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
57 pupils
83 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Yeovil
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Yeovil
Across Somerset council
Places available
6,414
Applications
4,928
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
22.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
128
Total Pupils
65
Boys
63
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,845
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,327
Per pupil
£531k
Total funding
£17k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.9%
Overall absence
46.3%
Persistent absence
41
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Questions parents ask about Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
What is Reckleford Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 83 places.
How big are the classes at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
Classes at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery has around 128 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
13.9% of sessions were missed at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery in 2024/25. 46.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Reckleford Infant School and Nursery on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Reckleford Infant School and Nursery have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Wraparound @ Reckleford (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 9 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is at Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)