How many pupils does Dunster First School have?

Dunster First School has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Where is Dunster First School?

Dunster First School is located at 13 St George's Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX.

Dunster First School

13 St George's Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–9

Ages

103

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Dunster First School

Dunster First School is a community school in Minehead, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–9. It has 103 pupils on roll. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 103 / 150 (69%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14%

Free school meals

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

4.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

7.8%

Overall absence

18.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.02

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

1.94

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£48,894

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,835 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£10,325

Spend per pupil

£10,521

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 13 St George's Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX
Phone: 01643821254
Headteacher: Paul James
Website: http://www.dunsterfirstschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dunster First School?: Dunster First School is a community school in Minehead, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–9.
How many pupils does Dunster First School have?: Dunster First School has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Where is Dunster First School?: Dunster First School is located at 13 St George's Street, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6RX.

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