Minehead Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Ponsford Road, TA24 5RH |
| School Website | www.wsat.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1643704191 |
| URN | 136774 |
School Census
| Total | 582 |
| Girls/Boys | 260/322 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.7%/55.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 132 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2023 | Inadequate |
| 04/03/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 04/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 25 February 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 22 October 2024 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 June 2024 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 December 2023 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 January 2023 | School inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 12 September 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 04 March 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.5 |
| Writing Progress | -5.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 35% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 1% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 48% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 32% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 63% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Minehead First School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Townsend Road, , TA24 5RG
West Somerset College
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 13-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bircham Road, , TA24 6AY
St Michael's Church of England First School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Watery Lane, , TA24 5NY