Minehead First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Townsend Road Minehead Somerset TA24 5RG |
| Reference Number | 142800 |
Minehead First School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all assessed areas. Under the new leadership team, the school has rapidly enhanced its curriculum and is dedicated to providing high-quality education that caters to the diverse needs of its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Relationships within the school community are strong, with an emphasis on pastoral care and respect among staff and students, fostering an environment where pupils thrive and feel valued.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 308 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.35%
Girls: 50.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 20 | 47 |
| 2 | 21 | 35 | 56 |
| 3 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| 4 | 33 | 29 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.5% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Indian | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Nov 2015 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Minehead First School | |
| 03 Nov 2015 | Short inspection |
| 01 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and show positive attitudes in lessons.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- High-quality pastoral care addressing various needs.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum supports learning from early years.
- Effective early reading programme helps pupils become fluent readers.
- Well-managed support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong commitment from trustees and local governing board towards school improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity in the essential knowledge pupils should know and remember over time.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Minehead Middle School
Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH |
0.29 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England First School
Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY |
0.34 miles |
|
Dunster First School
13 St George's Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX |
1.85 miles |
|
Timberscombe Church of England First School
Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY |
2.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
West Somerset College
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY |
0.77 miles |