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The Mendip School

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The Mendip School

Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ

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Pupils
142
Ages
4-19
FSM
37.6%
Attainment 8
15.3
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
15.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
18.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.86
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Mendip School

The Mendip School is a secondary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 15.3. The school has around 142 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Edmund Rack Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Mendip School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Jul 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Mendip School

What is The Mendip School's Ofsted rating?
The Mendip School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are The Mendip School's latest exam results?
The Mendip School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 15.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Mendip School located?
The Mendip School is a secondary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset (BA4 4FZ).
How many pupils attend The Mendip School?
The Mendip School has around 142 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Mendip School with other schools?
View The Mendip School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.