The Mendip School

About The Mendip School

The Mendip School is a free school special in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 142 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.8 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

142 / 152 (93%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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

Edmund Rack Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ

Phone

01749838040

Executive Principal

Natalie Hanna

Website

https://www.themendipschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Mendip School?

The Mendip School is a free school special in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does The Mendip School have?

The Mendip School has 142 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Mendip School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Mendip School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.8 in 2025/26.

How does The Mendip School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Mendip School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Mendip School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Mendip School is part of THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is The Mendip School?

The Mendip School is located at Edmund Rack Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ.