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BA3 2BW · Independent Special School
The Universal Farm
- Ages 4 to 7
- Midsomer Norton BA3
In short: an independent special school.
Good to know
Worth checking
- Fees not shown. We don't hold fees for this school. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- Last Ofsted visitFeb 2026less than a year ago
Then and now
What Ofsted found
Every Ofsted visit
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A shorter visit in February 2026
Ofsted visited before the school opened to check whether it was likely to meet the independent school standards. It's the most up-to-date view of the school, so it's worth reading before you visit.
Ofsted's verdict: Ofsted found the school likely to meet the standards.
Read the 2026 report on OfstedThe four grades, in plain English
- Outstanding
- Much better than the minimum.
- Good
- Meets every standard well.
- Requires improvement
- Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
- Inadequate
- Serious problems that must be fixed.
Day to day
Life at The Universal Farm
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Open day
What to ask when you visit
Based on what the data says about The Universal Farm. Take this list with you.
- 1“What are the fees, and what do they include?”We don't hold fees for this school yet. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- 2“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every school has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby
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Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how The Universal Farm compares with its neighbours.
You're hereOfsted: Report card
Ofsted: GoodNorth Star 82°
BS10 7AH · Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
- Met the standard
- 0%
- Days missed
- 17.9%
- Pupils per teacher
- 3.9
Keep an eye on The Universal Farm
We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.
The basics
School details
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Type
- Independent Special School
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- None
- Head
- Charlotte Lucas
- Opened
- April 2026
- Council
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Address
- Manor Farm, Millards Hill, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2BW
- School number (URN)
- 152278 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask
Does The Universal Farm have a nursery?
Our data doesn't show a nursery class. Ask the school about places for younger children.
Is it a faith school?
No, it doesn't have a religious character.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.