Minehead First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Minehead, South West TA24 5RG · Somerset
#611 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#5767 of 15,697 nationally
About Minehead First School
Minehead First School is a academy primary located in Minehead, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 286 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 60.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 611th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (60th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 286; capacity filled 87.7%.
There are 9 schools in Minehead; Minehead First School ranks 7th 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%)16.8%
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 Minehead First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 286
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Minehead First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Minehead Middle School
Minehead · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
570 students · 464 m away
St Michael's Church of England First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
148 students · 549 m away
West Somerset College
Minehead · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
745 students · 1.2 km away
Dunster First School
Minehead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
86 students · 3.0 km away
Timberscombe Church of England First School
Minehead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
28 students · 4.0 km away
St Dubricius Church of England VA School
Minehead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
90 students · 8.2 km away
Cutcombe Church of England First School
Minehead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
30 students · 8.2 km away
Old Cleeve Church of England First School
Washford · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
127 students · 9.1 km away
Knights Templar Community Church School & Nursery
Watchet · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
173 students · 11 km away
Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School
Taunton · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
· 12 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Dartington Church of England Academy
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
286 students
Yatton Church of England Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
285 students
Christchurch Infant School
Christchurch · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
285 students
St Stephen Churchtown Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
284 students
Lyngford Park Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
284 students
Westlea Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
289 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Minehead First School a good school?
Minehead First School has a Success Index (England) of 60.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #611 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 Minehead First School rank in South West?
Minehead First School ranks #611 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #5767 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Minehead First School?
Minehead First School had 286 students in 2025.
Is Minehead First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Minehead First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Minehead First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Minehead First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.