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Minerva Primary School

Somerset, TA1 2BUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Minerva Primary School

Minerva Primary School’s most recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement places it well below the local authority average, where only six of Somerset’s 219 primary schools hold an Outstanding grade. The school’s own headline metrics are not directly comparable to the LA average Key Stage 2 attainment score of 59, as no KS2 SATs results are available in the data. However, the school’s improvement trajectory is clear: in its previous inspection, it was judged Inadequate overall, with leadership and management and early years provision both rated Requires Improvement. In the most recent inspection, behaviour and attitudes and personal development both improved to Good, while leadership and management and the quality of education moved up to Requires Improvement. For a small school with 147 pupils and a high proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 56.2%, this upward shift is notable and suggests a school that is actively addressing its challenges.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOuter Circle, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2BU
HeadteacherGareth Nation
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils147
Free School Meals (FSM)56.2%
School Capacity147 / 176 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketGymnasticsCross CountryRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:15-08:45

After-school care

15:15-16:15

Source: minervaprimaryschool.clf.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minerva Primary School

Minerva Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.