Schools in Minehead, South West (2025)
9 schools · 1,996 students · 5 local authority, 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 90.
Minehead, in South West, has 9 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,996 students. By level there are 7 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 5 local authority, 4 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Minehead's schools is 90, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Dubricius Church of England VA School (81.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Michael's Church of England First School (72.2, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Dunster First School (68.6, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are West Somerset College (745 students), Minehead Middle School (570 students), Minehead First School (286 students).
Ranked schools in Minehead
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 181St Dubricius Church of England VA SchoolMinehead · Local authority Primary– · 90 students
- 272St Michael's Church of England First SchoolMinehead · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 369Dunster First SchoolMinehead · Local authority Primary– · 86 students
- 460Minehead First SchoolMinehead · Academy Primary– · 286 students
- 535West Somerset CollegeMinehead · Academy Secondary41.2 Attainment 8 · 745 students
- 616Minehead Middle SchoolMinehead · Academy Secondary27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 570 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Dubricius Church of England VA School Minehead · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Local authority | 81.1 Top 25% | – | 90 |
| 2 | St Michael's Church of England First School Minehead · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 72.2 Top 25% | – | 148 |
| 3 | Dunster First School Minehead · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Local authority | 68.6 Top 50% | – | 86 |
| 4 | Minehead First School Minehead · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 60.4 Top 50% | – | 286 |
| 5 | West Somerset College Minehead · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 34.9 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 745 |
| 6 | Minehead Middle School Minehead · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 16.0 Lower 50% | 27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 570 |
Other schools in Minehead
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Minehead side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Minehead?
St Dubricius Church of England VA School is the highest-ranked school in Minehead with a Success Index (England) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Minehead?
Minehead has 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) educating 1,996 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Minehead?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Minehead is 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.