Minehead Middle School
URN: 136774 • Minehead TA24 5RH
Overview
- Name
- Minehead Middle School
- URN
- 136774
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 29.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Mackie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01643704191
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ponsford Road, Minehead TA24 5RH
Summary
Minehead Middle School is a mixed academy converter located in Minehead, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 566 pupils and a capacity for 648. The school operates within the middle deemed secondary phase and serves a diverse community, with 27.20% of students eligible for free school meals. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Minehead Middle School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, and various creative and performing arts. This diverse offering is designed to engage students and encourage them to explore their interests and talents. The school also emphasizes the importance of a strong ethos and values, promoting respect, resilience, and responsibility among its students.
In addition to academic pursuits, Minehead Middle School encourages community involvement and aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school provides various support systems to ensure that all students can thrive, both academically and socially, preparing them for their future educational journeys. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [Minehead Middle School](https://www.mineheadmiddleschool.co.uk).
The curriculum at Minehead Middle School encompasses a broad range of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, and various creative and performing arts. This diverse offering is designed to engage students and encourage them to explore their interests and talents. The school also emphasizes the importance of a strong ethos and values, promoting respect, resilience, and responsibility among its students.
In addition to academic pursuits, Minehead Middle School encourages community involvement and aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school provides various support systems to ensure that all students can thrive, both academically and socially, preparing them for their future educational journeys. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at [Minehead Middle School](https://www.mineheadmiddleschool.co.uk).
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- Community Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
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- School Policies (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
- About Us (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Minehead Middle School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
- Capacity
- 648
- Pupils
- 566
- Boys
- 302
- Girls
- 264
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 566 | 302 | 264 | 648 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 593 | 329 | 264 | 648 | 24.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 595 | 313 | 282 | 648 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 595 | 313 | 282 | 648 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 586 | 286 | 300 | 648 | 18.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 575 | 274 | 301 | 648 | 15.10 |
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