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St Michael's Church of England First School

Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY, Somerset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.5 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
146
Capacity
150
Ages
59
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted in 2019, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in providing quality education for children aged 5-9. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, although the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 37% of schools in the area. Limited published data on academic progress makes it challenging to assess specific strengths in subjects like maths or English.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 June 2019Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
Parent View (46 responses)
3.9
School keeps me informed
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
My child feels safe
80%
School supports development
80%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
22% disagree
Behaviour is good
72%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
White Other6.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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51.20696, -3.48101 · TA24 5NY

School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN142819
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's Church of England First School rated by Ofsted?

St Michael's Church of England First School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2019.

Is St Michael's Church of England First School a good school?

St Michael's Church of England First School scores 36.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 St Michael's Church of England First School?

Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Michael's Church of England First School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.

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