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Minerva Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 29/11/2022Ages 2–11147 pupilsDoes not apply
Taunton, TA1 2BU
Somerset

Minerva Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Taunton, within the Somerset local authority. The school has around 147 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 29/11/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Taunton can view Minerva Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Taunton (TA1 2BU), Minerva Primary 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.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 29/11/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence22.9%England avg 14.3%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals48.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in TauntonSee the full area report for TA1 2BU