Dunster First School vs Minehead Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.5 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 Middle School
Minehead · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
570 students
| Measure | Dunster First School Minehead, South West | Minehead Middle School Minehead, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #423 of 1,695 | #381 of 402 |
| National rank | #4153 of 15,697 | #3767 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 86 | 570 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 570 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 57.3% | 88% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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.mineheadmiddleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunster First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 16.0).
- •Minehead Middle School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 86.
- •Dunster First School is a local authority school while Minehead Middle 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunster First School ranks higher (68.6 vs 16.0 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 Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Minehead and Minehead in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunster First School: 86. Minehead Middle School: 570. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunster First School and Minehead Middle School rank in South West?
Dunster First School is 423rd of 1,695 and Minehead Middle School is 381st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).