Minerva Primary School
URN: 150636 • Taunton TA1 2BU
Overview
- Name
- Minerva Primary School
- URN
- 150636
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 31.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Nation (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01823337051
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Outer Circle, Taunton TA1 2BU
Summary
Minerva Primary School, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a mixed academy sponsor-led institution with a current enrolment of 147 pupils, against a capacity of 176. The school is committed to providing a secure and stimulating learning environment where children can develop academically, creatively, physically, and personally. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of nurturing confident individuals who value themselves and contribute positively to their community.
The curriculum at Minerva Primary School aims to inspire students to reach their full potential through a balanced approach to education. The school employs the Unlocking Letters and Sounds phonics programme to enhance reading and writing skills, particularly in Reception and Year 1. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities, including swimming lessons for Year 6 students, to support physical education in line with national standards.
Minerva Primary School values strong partnerships between home and school, believing that collaboration is essential for student success. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and engage with staff and students, fostering a welcoming community atmosphere. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (56.20%), the school is dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all students.
The curriculum at Minerva Primary School aims to inspire students to reach their full potential through a balanced approach to education. The school employs the Unlocking Letters and Sounds phonics programme to enhance reading and writing skills, particularly in Reception and Year 1. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities, including swimming lessons for Year 6 students, to support physical education in line with national standards.
Minerva Primary School values strong partnerships between home and school, believing that collaboration is essential for student success. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and engage with staff and students, fostering a welcoming community atmosphere. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (56.20%), the school is dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all students.
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 176
- Pupils
- 147
- Boys
- 75
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 56.20
- Open date
- 2024-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 147 | 75 | 72 | 176 | 56.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 144 | 71 | 73 | 176 | 61.00 |
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