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Minerva Primary School

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Minerva Primary School

Outer Circle, Somerset, Taunton, TA1 2BU

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Taunton where 67% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
147
Ages
2-11
FSM
56.2%
Capacity
176
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
72.0%
Writing
72.0%
Maths
67.0%
RWM Combined
67.0%

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About Minerva Primary School

Minerva Primary School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 147 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Outer Circle, Taunton, TA1 2BU | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Minerva Primary School)
  3. Jan 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Minerva Primary School)
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Minerva Primary School)
  5. May 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Minerva Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Minerva Primary School

What is Minerva Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Minerva Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Minerva Primary School's latest exam results?
Minerva Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Minerva Primary School located?
Minerva Primary School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset (TA1 2BU).
How many pupils attend Minerva Primary School?
Minerva Primary School has around 147 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Minerva Primary School with other schools?
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