How many pupils does St Michael's Church of England First School have?

St Michael's Church of England First School has 146 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is St Michael's Church of England First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Michael's Church of England First School is part of BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD.

Where is St Michael's Church of England First School?

St Michael's Church of England First School is located at Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY.

St Michael's Church of England First School

Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

5–9

Ages

146

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About St Michael's Church of England First School

St Michael's Church of England First School is an academy sponsor led in Minehead, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–9. It has 146 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–9
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 146 / 150 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.8%

Free school meals

10.8%

EAL

SEN support

13.0%

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

5.0%

Overall absence

13.3%

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.

6.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

23.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.2 vs 2023/24

5.04

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£45,347

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,623 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.

£6,466

Spend per pupil

£6,384

Income per pupil

49%

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: Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY
Phone: 01643702759
Head Teacher: Emma Murch
Website: www.stmichaelsfirstschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Michael's Church of England First School?: St Michael's Church of England First School is an academy sponsor led in Minehead, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–9.
How many pupils does St Michael's Church of England First School have?: St Michael's Church of England First School has 146 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is St Michael's Church of England First School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Michael's Church of England First School is part of BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD.
Where is St Michael's Church of England First School?: St Michael's Church of England First School is located at Watery Lane, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5NY.

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