Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Eastland Road, Yeovil, BA21 4ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Yeovil for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 19 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Reckleford Community Infant School and Nursery. They are friendly and welcoming to all. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. These are rooted in the school's ethos, based on values which include respect and fairness. Leaders have high expectations for all. Pupils understand these and know why it is important to do their best. Pupils enjoy sharing their learning with others and are inquisitive about the world around them. They are proud of the rewards they receive for their work and behaviour. Pupils are calm and polite. They know the school rules and behave well in lessons. Beyond the classroom, pupils socialise happily together. They feel safe and know that if they have any worries, a trusted adult will help them. Pupils take on leadership roles. For example, members of the school council participate in school decision-making. This helps them to develop responsibility. Pupils value opportunities to visit places of interest. For example, they enjoyed visiting a local farm to further their knowledge in science and geography. Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and talents through wider activities like 'PE club'. Pupils are enthusiastic about opportunities to showcase these, such as 'Reckleford's Got Talent'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the teaching of the curriculum does not support pupils to reach the intended curriculum goals. Therefore, pupils do not build a sufficient depth of knowledge in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the expertise to make the right choices to teach the curriculum as planned.
- In some subjects, teachers' use of assessment is not fully developed. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge of important curriculum content are not identified. Leaders should ensure that assessment identifies precisely how successfully pupils have learned the curriculum so that this can be used to inform future planning.
Pupil numbers and mix
128 pupils on roll, with places for 146
Schools near Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gildas Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St. Michael's Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Pen Mill Infant and Nursery Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Huish Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Milford Infants' School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna Greathead
- Phone
- 01935475938
- Address
- Eastland Road, Yeovil, BA21 4ET
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123726
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.