Best 3 Primary schools in Minehead – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Minehead First School (Primary) in Minehead; Timberscombe Church of England First School (Primary) in Minehead; Cutcombe Church of England First School (Primary) in Minehead — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Minehead First School, Timberscombe Church of England First School and Cutcombe Church of England First School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Minehead, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Minehead First School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Minehead First School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all within the BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD trust.

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Attribute	Minehead First School TA24 5RG	Timberscombe Church of England First School TA24 7TY	Cutcombe Church of England First School TA24 7DZ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Minehead Somerset TA24 5RG	Minehead Somerset TA24 7TY	Minehead Somerset TA24 7DZ
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Mar 2024	2 20 Jul 2023	2 1 Mar 2020
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	326	60	60
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD	Somerset (933)	Somerset (933)
Website	www.mineheadfirstschool.co.uk	www.moorlandfed.co.uk	www.moorlandfed.co.uk
Telephone	01643702938	01643841259	01643841462
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Minehead First School

TA24 5RG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5RG
Ofsted: 2 25 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BEACON EDUCATION MAT LTD
Website: www.mineheadfirstschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01643702938

Timberscombe Church of England First School

TA24 7TY

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Minehead
Somerset
TA24 7TY
Ofsted: 2 20 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: www.moorlandfed.co.uk
Telephone: 01643841259

Cutcombe Church of England First School

TA24 7DZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Minehead
Somerset
TA24 7DZ
Ofsted: 2 1 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Somerset (933)
Website: www.moorlandfed.co.uk
Telephone: 01643841462

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.