St Michael's Church of England First School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Watery Lane Minehead Somerset TA24 5NY |
| Reference Number | 142819 |
St Michael’s Church of England First School demonstrates strong overall performance, successfully maintaining the high standards set in its previous inspection. The school's welcoming environment fosters positive relationships among pupils and staff, contributing to a happy and safe atmosphere. The curriculum is broad and varied, allowing students to engage enthusiastically in their learning, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, some subjects require improvement, as the curriculum changes are not yet fully embedded, affecting pupils' depth of knowledge in those areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 146 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.68%
Girls: 49.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 4 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.2% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, happy, and well looked after.
- Strong achievement in reading, supported by effective phonics and reading sessions.
- Wide and varied curriculum with numerous opportunities for extracurricular activities.
- High attendance rates, above national average.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subject curriculums are not fully developed, leading to inconsistent learning.
- Limited knowledge of fundamental British values and world religions among pupils.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Minehead First School
Townsend Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RG |
0.34 miles |
|
Minehead Middle School
Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH |
0.6 miles |
|
Dunster First School
13 St George's Street, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX |
2.18 miles |
|
Timberscombe Church of England First School
Timberscombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY |
2.75 miles |
|
St Dubricius Church of England VA School
Parsons Street, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8QJ |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
West Somerset College
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY |
1.08 miles |