Welcome to Fiveways Special School
It is a pleasure and privilege to welcome you to our school website. Fiveways School is situated in the Somerset town of Yeovil and provides education for children aged 4 to 19 with PMLD, SLD and other complex needs.Our vision is to provide a happy and secure learning environment, rich in stimulation and challenge to ensure all members of the school community can grow in self-esteem and develop to their full potential.Fiveways School is a community where everybody is welcomed and no one should feel alone. We show respect for everyone and care about our school environment. We set high standards of learning and care and celebrate even the smallest achievements of every pupil. We value the partnership which exists between our school, our parents, our community and the part we all play in realising our vision.We are committed to providing the best education experiences for all pupils within a caring, and kind atmosphere. In all we do, we aim to instil in all our pupils an awareness of their own strengths, abilities, talents and responsibilities so that they can become as independent as possible in the world in which they live.We have an active PTFA who work hard to support the school in many ways.Our committed and knowledgeable governing body support us and play an active role in the life of the school.We are very proud of our school and its achievements. Ofsted judged us to be ‘Outstanding’ in every area during their latest inspection.We invite you to come and visit us; please telephone the school office to make an appointment. We look forward to seeing parents of pupils currently attending the school as well as meeting parents of pupils who will join our school in the future.If you would like a paper copy of any of the documents or information on this website, please contact the school office.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
98 Total
No. of Boys
67 (68.4%)
No. of Girls
31 (31.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 2 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 25 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
February Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 19
May Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 1
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