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Minehead Middle School
Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
566
Capacity
648
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a high percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths compared to the national average, this school shows potential for academic growth. However, it is currently rated as requiring improvement by Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 47% of parents likely to recommend the school. While the school has strengths in certain areas, prospective parents may want to consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 27% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★★2.7
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
73%
My child feels safe
67%
My child makes good progress
66%
My child is happy
59%
School has high expectations
56%
Progress is communicated
56%
School keeps me informed
48%
School supports development
48%
I'd recommend this school
47%
Behaviour is good
44%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.20050, -3.47173 · TA24 5RH
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136774
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Minehead Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Minehead Middle School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Minehead Middle School a good school?
Minehead Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Minehead Middle School?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Minehead Middle School receives a satisfaction score of 54% across all parent survey questions.
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