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Schools in Yeovil, South West (2025)

26 schools · 8,461 students · 16 academy, 9 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 264.

Yeovil, in South West, has 26 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 8,461 students. By level there are 22 primary, 3 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 16 academy, 9 local authority, 1 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Yeovil's schools is 264, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

23 of the 26 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Preston CofE Primary School (93.8, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Kingfisher Primary School (91.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Countess Gytha Primary School (89.9, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 6 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Westfield Academy (1,013 students), Preston School Academy (1,003 students), Buckler's Mead School (812 students).

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Ranked schools in Yeovil

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.

  1. 1
    94
    Preston CofE Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
  2. 2
    92
    Kingfisher Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 265 students
  3. 3
    90
    Countess Gytha Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
  4. 4
    88
    North Cadbury Church of England Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
  5. 5
    86
    Reckleford Infant School and NurseryYeovil · Local authority Primary– · 128 students
  6. 6
    85
    All Saints Church SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
  7. 7
    74
    Ilchester Community SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary– · 322 students
  8. 8
    73
    St Gildas Catholic Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
  9. 9
    72
    Holy Trinity Church SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
  10. 10
    70
    Primrose Lane Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 252 students
  11. 11
    62
    St. Michael's AcademyYeovil · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 264 students
  12. 12
    61
    Milford Infants' SchoolYeovil · Local authority Primary– · 228 students
  13. 13
    55
    East Coker Community Primary SchoolYeovil · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
  14. 14
    55
    Huish Primary SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
  15. 15
    55
    Preston School AcademyYeovil · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 1,003 students
  16. 16
    49
    Westfield AcademyYeovil · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 1,013 students
  17. 17
    46
    Buckler's Mead SchoolYeovil · Academy Secondary44.5 Attainment 8 · 812 students
  18. 18
    45
    Oaklands Primary SchoolYeovil · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
  19. 19
    42
    Pen Mill Infant and Nursery AcademyYeovil · Academy Primary– · 156 students
  20. 20
    37
    St Margaret's School, TintinhullYeovil · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 96 students
  21. 21
    36
    Chilthorne Domer Church SchoolYeovil · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
  22. 22
    32
    Birchfield Community Primary SchoolYeovil · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
  23. 23
    28
    Milford Junior SchoolYeovil · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students

Other schools in Yeovil

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

6.2

Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School

Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11

58 students

2.3

West Coker CofE VC Primary School

Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11

27 students

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Hazlegrove Preparatory School

Yeovil · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14

375 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Yeovil?

Preston CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Yeovil with a Success Index (England) of 93.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Yeovil?

Yeovil has 26 schools (22 primary, 3 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 8,461 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Yeovil?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Yeovil is 264. Number of pupils in the latest school census.