The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 566
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
- Head
- Ms Laura Mackie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Minehead Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Minehead Middle School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Minehead Middle School?
Minehead Middle School currently has 566 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Minehead Middle School take?
Minehead Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Minehead Middle School?
Minehead Middle School is in Minehead, TA24 5RH, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Minehead Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Minehead Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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