St Michael's Church of England First School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Watery Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NYOpen in maps

St Michael's Church of England First School is a primary school in Minehead for ages 5 to 9. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2019, report published 27 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

148 pupils on roll, with places for 150

Eligible for free school meals12.8%

12.8%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.8%

10.8%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.9%

18.9%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Michael's Church of England First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Minehead First School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Minehead Middle School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good27% met the expected standard
Dunster First School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Timberscombe Church of England First School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Dubricius Church of England VA School5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Age range
5 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Murch
Phone
01643702759
Website
stmichaelsfirstschool.co.uk
Address
Watery Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NY
Local authority
Somerset
URN
142819

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.