South Somerset Partnership School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It merged with another school.
South Somerset Partnership School, Yeovil
South Somerset Partnership School is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Yeovil. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
South Somerset Partnership School in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 17 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 41% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 35% to a further education college and 6% into work.
Who goes there
62.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (77.1%) received SEN support and 8 (22.9%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station, about 960 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
39 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Reckleford County Infant School (s-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 379 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.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
South Somerset Partnership School has made impressive progress in teaching early reading, with pupils enthusiastically engaging with a well-planned phonics programme tailored to their needs. Teachers have developed strong relationships with pupils and provide consistent, caring support across all school sites. The school is building an ambitious curriculum designed to help pupils understand the world around them and develop their communication skills.
Key Strengths
- Improved early reading provision with well-trained staff teaching phonics effectively to engaged pupils
- Effective curriculum implemented in some subject areas that builds pupils' knowledge sequentially and develops spoken language
- Consistent approaches to behaviour management across all school sites with safe, trusting relationships between staff and pupils
- Strong staff morale with teachers positive about leadership support for wellbeing and curriculum improvement
- Effective governance from the Area Management Group providing oversight and scrutiny
Areas for Improvement
- English curriculum approach is new and has not yet had sustained impact across the school
- Some curriculum areas are still in early stages of implementation and need further staff training
- Provision for pupils with SEND needs to be more precisely tailored to individual needs
- Leadership has recently changed and it is too early to judge the sustained impact of governance improvements
Safeguarding
Safe and trusting relationships are in place between staff and pupils, with intensive training on social and emotional needs creating a harmonious learning environment.
South Somerset Partnership School is in special measures following a January 2025 inspection. Leaders have made progress through new leadership appointments and support, but further work is necessary before the school can exit special measures.
At a Glance
62.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
41 pupils
74 places
33 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Yeovil
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Yeovil
Across Somerset council
Places available
4,902
Applications
4,659
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
20
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
2.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,571
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about South Somerset Partnership School
What is South Somerset Partnership School's Ofsted rating?
South Somerset Partnership School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for South Somerset Partnership School?
No fixed boundary. When South Somerset Partnership School is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to South Somerset Partnership School?
South Somerset Partnership School has around 35 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to South Somerset Partnership School?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming South Somerset Partnership School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is South Somerset Partnership School?
South Somerset Partnership School is at Dampier Street, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4EN.