Minehead First School vs West Somerset College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minehead First School
Minehead · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
286 students
West Somerset College
Minehead · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
745 students
| Measure | Minehead First School Minehead, South West | West Somerset College Minehead, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #611 of 1,695 | #288 of 402 |
| National rank | #5767 of 15,697 | #2706 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 286 | 745 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 745 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 49.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.4 |
| town | Minehead | Minehead |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.mineheadfirstschool.co.uk | www.westsomersetcollege.org/ |
The verdict
- •Minehead First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 34.9).
- •West Somerset College is the larger school with 745 students compared with 286.
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 Minehead First School better than West Somerset College?
On the Success Index (England), Minehead First School ranks higher (60.4 vs 34.9 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 Minehead First School and West Somerset College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minehead and Minehead in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Minehead First School: 286. West Somerset College: 745. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Minehead First School and West Somerset College rank in South West?
Minehead First School is 611th of 1,695 and West Somerset College is 288th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).