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The Mendip School
Goodgraded 05/10/2023Ages 4–19142 pupilsDoes not apply
The Mendip School is a school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Shepton Mallet, within the Somerset local authority. The school has around 142 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/10/2023, The Mendip School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Shepton Mallet can view The Mendip School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Shepton Mallet (BA4 4FZ), The Mendip School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance64.8%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence65.6%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher5.2England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals37.7%England avg 26.3%
English not first language7.9%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 815.4
Progress 8-1.7
Grade 5+ English & maths18%
Grade 4+ English & maths27%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score0.86
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Shepton Mallet
All schools in Shepton Mallet →Evercreech Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miDitcheat Primary SchoolGood · 2.3 miWhitstoneGood · 2.4 miSt Aldhelms Church SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.4 miSt Paul's Church of England VC Junior SchoolGood · 2.4 miShepton Mallet Community Infants' School & NurseryGood · 2.7 mi
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