The Mendip School
Free schools special · Ages 4–19 · Shepton Mallet, Somerset
The Mendip School is a special school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset for ages 4–19 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 5 October 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 4–19
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 151 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 37.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Inspected 5 October 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum and achieve well.”
- “They receive strong pastoral support from trusted adults.”
- “The curriculum is closely tailored to pupils’ learning and development needs.”
To improve
- “Nonetheless, the trust knows that while most parents are highly positive about the school, at a time when curriculum enhancements and changes to sixth-form provision are afoot, sustaining and strengthening relationships with parents remains a top priority.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 18% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 15.4 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- All Hallows School 3.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- King's Bruton 4.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wells Cathedral School 6.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Downside School 6.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Millfield Preparatory School 7.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Newbury Manor School 7.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hazlegrove Preparatory School 8.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Tor School 8.9 mi Standards maintained