- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1127%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 570
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Schools in TA24
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 15 schools and nurseries
In short: TA24 is a postcode district in Somerset with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries158 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All TA24 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in TA24
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in TA24
8 in TA24, best first
Top Secondary Schools in TA24
2 in TA24, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1642.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.8%
- Pupils
- 745
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
Met the standard at 1127%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 570
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Nurseries in TA24
5 in TA24, highest Ofsted grade first
Cheeky Cherubs Nursery
Minehead, TA24 5EB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Watery Lane Pre-school
Minehead, TA24 5NY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Billy's Young Stars Nursery
Minehead, TA24 5SH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in TA24
1 in TA24, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1642.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.8%
- Pupils
- 745
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
Special Schools in TA24
1 in TA24. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Aurora Foxes
Minehead, TA24 5TY · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in TA24, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good11
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every TA24 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
TA24 has 15 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in TA24
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about TA24
Nearby areas
How many schools are in TA24?
TA24 has 15 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in TA24?
The highest-ranked schools in TA24 on Eduscope are West Somerset College, Minehead Middle School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in TA24?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in TA24 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.