St Dubricius Church of England VA School
Parsons Street, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Dubricius Church of England VA School is a primary school in Minehead for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2013, report published 10 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2023
St Dubricius is a happy and inclusive school. Pupils are well cared for. Adults' relationships with pupils are warm and nurturing. Pupils feel safe. Older pupils understand what bullying is, but say that it rarely happens. They have confidence in staff to deal with any incidents effectively. Staff take a positive approach to supporting pupils to manage their own behaviour. Pupils, including children in Nursery, are interested in their learning and behave well. At playtimes, pupils take turns and show good manners towards each other. Pupils take pride in their school. They feel known as individuals. For example, all pupils receive the gift of a book on their birthday. An ethos of celebrating success runs across all aspects of school life. Pupils talk confidently about the Christian values of the school. Links with the neighbouring church are strong. For example, many pupils attend a 'Jesus and Me' after- school club. Children in Nursery visit residents in a local care home. These activities help pupils to learn more about their place in the world and how to be kind, respectful citizens. Pupils participate in a range of sporting activities beyond the curriculum. This helps them to understand the importance of being physically active.
What the school should improve
- Some parents do not feel that the school communicates well with them about their child or about changes that affect school life. This can lead to the partnership between school and home being weakened. Leaders should ensure that they develop stronger channels of communication with parents to allow them to work together.
- Subject leaders do not have a detailed enough understanding of the curriculum in the early years foundation stage. As a result, learning in key stage 1 does not always build effectively on what pupils already know and can do. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in early years is effectively integrated with that of the wider school.
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near St Dubricius Church of England VA School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England First School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Minehead First School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Minehead Middle School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Cutcombe Church of England First School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Walker-Blair
- Phone
- 01643862249
- Address
- Parsons Street, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8QJ
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123837
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.