Minehead First School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
The school is nearly full at 94% capacity

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Ages: 2–9
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 308
Capacity: 94%
FSM: 18.2%

Governance

Local authority: Somerset
Trust: BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
Head: Mrs Gemma Chapman (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: No
Nursery: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

GoodFebruary 2024

School inspection: Good

7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

Full inspection: Requires Improvement

June 2021 | Full Inspection

Monitoring visit

January 2021 | Monitoring Visit

Monitoring visit

October 2020 | Monitoring Visit

Monitoring visit

February 2020 | Monitoring Visit

Full inspection: Inadequate

April 2019 | Full Inspection

Academy conversion letter

May 2016 | Academy Conversion Letter

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Aurora Foxes

Special school · Very close

Minehead Middle School

Middle deemed secondary · 464m away

St Michael's Church of England First School

Primary · 549m away

West Somerset College

Secondary · 1.2km away

Dunster First School

Primary · 3.0km away

Questions parents ask

What is Minehead First School's Ofsted rating?

Minehead First School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Minehead First School?

Minehead First School currently has 308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Minehead First School take?

Minehead First School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.

Where is Minehead First School?

Minehead First School is in Minehead, TA24 5RG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Minehead First School have a sixth form?

No, Minehead First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.

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