Minehead First School Catchment Area
Minehead First School is a academy converter primary school in Minehead, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 308 pupils, and a capacity of 326 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–9
Age range
308
Pupils
326
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Minehead First School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Minehead First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Minehead First School — School Information
- Full address
- Townsend Road, Minehead, TA24 5RG
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Free school meals
- 18.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142800
Other Primary Schools in Minehead
If Minehead First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Minehead are the next closest alternatives.
Dunster First School Catchment Area
Community school · TA24 6RX
Exford Church of England First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TA24 7PP
Cutcombe Church of England First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TA24 7DZ
St Dubricius Church of England VA School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TA24 8QJ
Timberscombe Church of England First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TA24 7TY
St Michael's Church of England First School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TA24 5NY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Minehead First School
Is Minehead First School oversubscribed? ▾
Minehead First School is operating close to its capacity of 326 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Minehead First School? ▾
Admission to Minehead First School is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Minehead First School cover? ▾
Minehead First School is a primary school in Minehead, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Minehead First School? ▾
Minehead First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.