Minehead Middle School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ponsford Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5RH |
| Phone | 01643704191 |
| Reference Number | 136774 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 593 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.48%
Girls: 44.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 88 | 78 | 166 |
| 6 | 74 | 66 | 140 |
| 7 | 84 | 61 | 145 |
| 8 | 83 | 59 | 142 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.9% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2024-10-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2024-06-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2023-12-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2023-01-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-09-12 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Minehead Middle School | ||
| 2010-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-01-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-01-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -5.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Minehead First School
Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG |
0.29 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England First School
Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY |
0.6 miles |
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Dunster First School
13 St George's Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX |
1.58 miles |
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Timberscombe Church of England First School
Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY |
2.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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West Somerset College
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY |
0.48 miles |