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Schools · Higher Town
Schools in the parish of Minehead
5 schools in the parish of Minehead, plus 2 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Minehead, which includes Higher Town. There are no separate figures for Higher Town. What each figure covers
In the area
5
Nearby (5 km)
2
Pupils in area
1,749
Phases
4
OtherPrimaryMiddleSecondaryCentre of Higher Town
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Foxes | Special post 16 institution | Not yet inspected | n/a | TA24 5TY |
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead First School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2024 · Read report | 286 | TA24 5RG |
| St Michael's Church of England First School | Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Jan 2025 · Read report | 148 | TA24 5NY |
Middle
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minehead Middle School | Academy converter | personal development: Goodquality of education: Requires improvementbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Requires improvement Inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 570 | TA24 5RH |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Somerset College | Academy converter | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionPost-16 provision: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Needs attentionPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jan 2026 · Read report | 745 | TA24 6AY |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunster First School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2024 · Read report | 86 | 3.7 km |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School Primary | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 28 | 4.9 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).