Schools and Education in Minehead

There are 9 schools within 5 miles of Minehead town centre, including 5 primary and 2 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 86% are rated Good or Outstanding. Parents should note that 1 school has a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
9
Primary
5
Secondary
2
Good / Outstanding
86%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

6
1
Good (6) Requires Improvement (1) Not yet inspected (2)
St Michael's Church of England First School Primary 0.1 miles Watery Lane, Minehead, TA24 5NY Inspected: 06 March 2025 Aurora Foxes 0.4 miles Selbourne Place, Minehead, TA24 5TY Inspected: 23 June 2023 Minehead First School Primary 0.4 miles Townsend Road, Minehead, TA24 5RG Inspected: 26 March 2024 Dunster First School Primary 2.3 miles St George's Street, Dunster, Minehead, TA24 6RX Inspected: 13 May 2024 Timberscombe Church of England First School Primary 2.8 miles N/A, Minehead, TA24 7TY Inspected: 21 July 2023 St Dubricius Church of England VA School Primary 4.9 miles Parson's Street, Porlock, Minehead, TA24 8QJ Inspected: 27 April 2023
West Somerset College Secondary 1.2 miles Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY Inspected: 30 June 2023
Minehead Middle School Middle deemed secondary 0.7 miles Ponsford Road, Minehead, TA24 5RH West Coast & Exmoor 1 miles Stephenson Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 5EB Inspected: 19 August 2010