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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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