Dunster First School vs Minehead First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunster First School
Minehead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
86 students
Minehead First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
286 students
| Measure | Dunster First School Minehead, South West | Minehead First School Minehead, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #423 of 1,695 | #611 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4153 of 15,697 | #5767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 86 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Minehead | Minehead |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dunsterfirstschool.co.uk | www.mineheadfirstschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunster First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 60.4).
- •Minehead First School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 86.
- •Dunster First School is a local authority school while Minehead First School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunster First School better than Minehead First School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunster First School ranks higher (68.6 vs 60.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunster First School and Minehead First School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Minehead and Minehead in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunster First School: 86. Minehead First School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunster First School and Minehead First School rank in South West?
Dunster First School is 423rd of 1,695 and Minehead First School is 611th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).