Compare Fiveways Special School and Polden Bower School and Tor School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Fiveways Special School (Not applicable) in Yeovil; Polden Bower School (Not applicable) in Bridgwater; Tor School (Not applicable) in Glastonbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Fiveways Special School, Polden Bower School and Tor School. They are not applicable phase and community special school, foundation special school and pupil referral unit type located around Yeovil, Somerset, Bridgwater and Glastonbury, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Fiveways Special School), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (Polden Bower School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Fiveways Special School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 55–60%, range 40–45%–70–75%; all under Somerset local authority.

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Attribute	Fiveways Special School BA21 5AZ	Polden Bower School TA6 4GU	Tor School BA6 9NS
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Foundation special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location	Yeovil Somerset BA21 5AZ	Bridgwater TA6 4GU	Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9NS
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Jul 2024	2 23 Jun 2024	2 12 Feb 2020
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	100	200	67
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Somerset (933)	Somerset (933)	Somerset (933)
Website	www.fivewaysschool.co.uk	www.poldenbower.org.uk	www.torschool.org
Telephone	01935476227	01278496386	01458258296
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Fiveways Special School

BA21 5AZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 5AZ
Ofsted: 1 18 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: www.fivewaysschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01935476227

Polden Bower School

TA6 4GU

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Bridgwater
TA6 4GU
Ofsted: 2 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: www.poldenbower.org.uk
Telephone: 01278496386

Tor School

BA6 9NS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9NS
Ofsted: 2 12 Feb 2020
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: www.torschool.org
Telephone: 01458258296

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.