Open Special Mixed

Fairmead School

Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NZ
150 Pupils
140 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
44.00% FSM %
101 Boys
49 Girls
About Fairmead School

Fairmead School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Yeovil and the surrounding area in Somerset with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–19 is part of the South West region.

It has 150 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Tracy Felstead.

Information on Fairmead School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Somerset
Region South West
Administrative District Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency Yeovil
Ward Yeovil Central
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10015601
URN 123940
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Amanda Purchase Chair of Governors 03/01/2024 02/01/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Alicia Anderson Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kirsty Farthing Governor 20/07/2022 19/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracy Felstead Governor 18/04/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alice Martin Governor 17/07/2024 09/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Claire Morgan Governor 26/01/2022 25/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Fairmead School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Yeovil, Somerset.
Fairmead School has 150 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
Fairmead School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The Headteacher at Fairmead School is Mrs Tracy Felstead.
Fairmead School is at Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NZ, in the Somerset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Fairmead School: Has a sixth form.
Fairmead School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Tracy Felstead
Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4NZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 123940
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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