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St Michael's Church of England First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Michael's Church of England First School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Minehead, Somerset , serving pupils aged 5–9, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–9

Age range

146

Pupils

150

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Michael's Church of England First School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Michael's Church of England First School is managed by Somerset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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St Michael's Church of England First School — School Information

Full address
Watery Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NY
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.7% of pupils
DfE URN
142819

Other Primary Schools in Minehead

If St Michael's Church of England First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Minehead are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Michael's Church of England First School

Is St Michael's Church of England First School oversubscribed?

St Michael's Church of England First School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Church of England First School?

St Michael's Church of England First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael's Church of England First School cover?

St Michael's Church of England First School is a primary school in Minehead, Somerset, serving pupils aged 5–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael's Church of England First School?

St Michael's Church of England First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.