The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 147
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 56.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Gareth Nation
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Outer Circle, Somerset, Taunton, TA1 2BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackbrook Primary School
Primary · 601m away
Taunton Deane Partnership College
Pupil referral unit · 919m away
Holway Park Community Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Archbishop Cranmer Church of England Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St James Church School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Silver Bridge School
Independent · 1.5km away
The Sky Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Minerva Primary School?
Minerva Primary School currently has 147 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Minerva Primary School take?
Minerva Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Minerva Primary School?
Minerva Primary School is in Taunton, TA1 2BU, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Minerva Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Minerva Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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