Schools in Minehead
10 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Somerset College Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 13–19 | — |
| Minehead Middle School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 9–13 | — |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutcombe Church of England First School Voluntary aided school | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dunster First School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Exford Church of England First School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Minehead First School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Dubricius Church of England VA School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Timberscombe Church of England First School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michael's Church of England First School Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2025) | 5–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Foxes Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.