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Minehead Middle School
Somerset·Middle deemed secondary·South West·Academy converter·TA24 5RH
URN: 136774Not judgedOfsted published 27 Mar 2025
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Compare with Minehead Middle SchoolSchool information
| URN | 136774 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 9-13 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Laura Mackie |
| Trust | BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TA24 5RH |
| Latest pupils | 566 |
| FSM eligible | 27.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH
https://www.mineheadmiddleschool.co.uk1643704191| DfE number | 4290 |
| UKPRN | 10033704 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 16 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 27 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |