St Michael's Church of England First School
URN: 142819 • Minehead TA24 5NY
Overview
- Name
- St Michael's Church of England First School
- URN
- 142819
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Smith (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01643702759
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watery Lane, Minehead TA24 5NY
Summary
St Michael's Church of England First School, located in Minehead, Somerset, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 146 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 150. The school operates under a Christian ethos, guided by the vision of providing a fulfilling educational experience, as reflected in their motto, "I have come in order that you might have life - life in all its fullness" (John 10:10).
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where love, laughter, and learning are central to the educational experience. St Michael's aims to engage the local community, positioning itself as a cornerstone of family and communal values. The curriculum is designed to promote holistic development, ensuring that each child is nurtured academically, socially, and spiritually.
St Michael's also offers support for families, with a percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 13.7%. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication through newsletters and its website, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where love, laughter, and learning are central to the educational experience. St Michael's aims to engage the local community, positioning itself as a cornerstone of family and communal values. The curriculum is designed to promote holistic development, ensuring that each child is nurtured academically, socially, and spiritually.
St Michael's also offers support for families, with a percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 13.7%. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication through newsletters and its website, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
Useful links
- 19th September 2025 (sen)
- 12th September 2025 (sen)
- 5th September 2025 (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 146
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 13.70
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 146 | 74 | 72 | 150 | 13.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 139 | 77 | 62 | 150 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 149 | 80 | 69 | 150 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 149 | 80 | 69 | 150 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 139 | 78 | 61 | 150 | 15.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 144 | 75 | 69 | 150 | 17.40 |
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