The Mendip School
URN: 142118 • Shepton Mallet BA4 4FZ
Overview
- Name
- The Mendip School
- URN
- 142118
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natalie Hanna (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01749838040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Edmund Rack Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 4FZ
Summary
The Mendip School, located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, is a free special school catering to pupils aged 4 to 19 with primary diagnoses of autism (ASD) and speech, language, and communication needs. With a current enrolment of 142 students and a capacity of 152, the school prides itself on creating a supportive and positive environment where children can thrive academically and personally.
The school employs a small group teaching approach, ensuring that each child receives tailored support from multiple staff members. This structure aims to foster resilience, self-confidence, and the skills necessary for adulthood. The Mendip School collaborates with various professionals to identify and address the individual needs of each pupil, promoting a holistic educational experience.
As part of The Partnership Trust, The Mendip School emphasizes community involvement and parental engagement. Regular events, such as family picnics and career weeks, are organized to strengthen the school community and provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and aspirations. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school employs a small group teaching approach, ensuring that each child receives tailored support from multiple staff members. This structure aims to foster resilience, self-confidence, and the skills necessary for adulthood. The Mendip School collaborates with various professionals to identify and address the individual needs of each pupil, promoting a holistic educational experience.
As part of The Partnership Trust, The Mendip School emphasizes community involvement and parental engagement. Regular events, such as family picnics and career weeks, are organized to strengthen the school community and provide opportunities for students to explore their interests and aspirations. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Our Dates and Calendars (calendar)
- For Our Families (other)
- Contact and Find Us (other)
- School Term Dates and Insets (other)
- End of Term Picnic (other)
- Our Statutory Documents and Policies (other)
- Our Transitions, Tours and Admissions (other)
- Our Useful Documents and Information (other)
- Our Values and Ethos (other)
Nearby alternatives
- All Hallows School (42.1)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 152
- Pupils
- 142
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 33
- FSM %
- 37.60
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 142 | 109 | 33 | 152 | 37.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 164 | 118 | 46 | 152 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 145 | 103 | 42 | 152 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 145 | 103 | 42 | 144 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 144 | 102 | 42 | 144 | 34.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 134 | 95 | 39 | 144 | 34.10 |
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