Dunster First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Minehead, South West TA24 6RX · Somerset
#423 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4153 of 15,697 nationally
About Dunster First School
Dunster First School is a local authority primary located in Minehead, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 86 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 423rd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (69th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 86; capacity filled 57.3%.
There are 9 schools in Minehead; Dunster First School ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dunster First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 86
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 57.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Dunster First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
West Somerset College
Minehead · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
745 students · 1.8 km away
Minehead Middle School
Minehead · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
570 students · 2.5 km away
Minehead First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
286 students · 3.0 km away
St Michael's Church of England First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 3.5 km away
Timberscombe Church of England First School
Minehead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
28 students · 3.8 km away
Old Cleeve Church of England First School
Washford · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
127 students · 6.3 km away
Cutcombe Church of England First School
Minehead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
30 students · 8.0 km away
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
Watchet · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
173 students · 8.8 km away
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
· 8.9 km away
St Peter's Church of England First School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
123 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Randwick Church of England Primary School
Stroud · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School
Radstock · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
86 students
Wootton Bassett Infants' School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
86 students
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
85 students
Uplowman Church of England Primary School
Tiverton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School
Kingsbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dunster First School a good school?
Dunster First School has a Success Index (England) of 68.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #423 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dunster First School rank in South West?
Dunster First School ranks #423 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4153 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dunster First School?
Dunster First School had 86 students in 2025.
Is Dunster First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dunster First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Dunster First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dunster First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.