Minehead Middle School

About Minehead Middle School

Minehead Middle School is an academy converter in Minehead, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 566 pupils on roll. It is part of BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD. At the end of Key Stage 2, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

566 / 648 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 February 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH

Phone

01643704191

Headteacher

Laura Mackie

Website

https://www.mineheadmiddleschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Minehead Middle School?

Minehead Middle School is an academy converter in Minehead, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Minehead Middle School have?

Minehead Middle School has 566 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Minehead Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

27% of pupils at Minehead Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Minehead Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Minehead Middle School is part of BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD.

Where is Minehead Middle School?

Minehead Middle School is located at Ponsford Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH.