Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
81%
Capacity
118
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 118 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 146 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Reckleford Infant School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Greathead, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 19 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Reckleford Infant School and Nursery include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Eastland Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4ET |
| Headteacher | Joanna Greathead |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 118 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| School Capacity | 118 / 146 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
28
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Eastland Road, Yeovil
Somerset, BA21 4ET
Eastland Road, Yeovil
Somerset, BA21 4ET
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