Minehead First School

Details

Age Range2-9 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySomerset
AddressTownsend Road, TA24 5RG
URN142800

School Census

Total 298
Girls/Boys 151/147
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.7%/49.3%
% pupils where English not first language 10.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 64
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
21/02/2024 Good
30/06/2021 Requires improvement
25/04/2019 Inadequate
Inspection Date 21/02/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 30/06/2021
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 25/04/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications70
As First Preference50
As second preference19
As third preference1
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers50
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications57
As First Preference41
As second preference14
As third preference2
Total Offers Made41
first preference offers41
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications66
As First Preference41
As second preference21
As third preference4
Total Offers Made50
first preference offers41
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications61
As First Preference44
As second preference14
As third preference3
Total Offers Made44
first preference offers44
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications73
As First Preference52
As second preference11
As third preference10
Total Offers Made55
first preference offers52
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications71
As First Preference49
As second preference14
As third preference8
Total Offers Made49
first preference offers49
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications94
As First Preference67
As second preference22
As third preference5
Total Offers Made73
first preference offers67
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications98
As First Preference52
As second preference30
As third preference16
Total Offers Made59
first preference offers52
second preference offers7
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree33%
disagree14%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree59%
agree29%
disagree12%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree41%
agree35%
disagree18%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree14%
disagree18%
strongly disagree2%
don't know10%
not applicable47%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree55%
agree35%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree35%
agree18%
disagree16%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes31%
no69%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree47%
agree27%
disagree20%
strongly disagree0%
dont know7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree41%
agree45%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree39%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree43%
agree39%
disagree14%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree45%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree41%
disagree8%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree47%
agree35%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes80%
no20%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.8%
any other white background ethnic origin5.8%
indian ethnic origin3.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin79.5%
any other white background ethnic origin7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.3%
indian ethnic origin2.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

St Michael's Church of England First School

(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: Watery Lane, , TA24 5NY

Minehead Middle School

(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses

Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ponsford Road, , TA24 5RH