St Michael's Church of England First School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Michael's Church of England First School
Address: Watery Lane
Town/City: Minehead
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA24 5NY
Telephone Number: 01643 702759
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-9)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Beacon Education Mat Ltd
Sponsor: West Somerset Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Murch
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 148 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.8%

Location and administration

URN: 142819
DfE Number: 933/2023
UKPRN: 10056534
UPRN: 100041000000
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Tiverton and Minehead (E14001548)
Electoral Ward: Minehead (E05014374)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 296637E, 146348N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 12' 27.35" N 3° 28' 51.26" W
Plus Code: 9C3R6G59+2J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jane Bellamy - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2028.
  • Mrs Carole Pearse - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 9 November 2028.