How many pupils attend Minerva Primary School?

Minerva Primary School has 140 pupils on roll.

What are Minerva Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 67% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Minerva Primary School take?

Minerva Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Minerva Primary School located?

Minerva Primary School is located in Taunton, TA1 2BU, Somerset.

How do I apply to Minerva Primary School?

Minerva Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Minerva Primary School?

When Minerva Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Children of staff — Places will be allocated to pupils who have a parent who teaches at the academy and has done so for at least 2 years as of the closing date for applications; 3. Siblings — Places will then be allocated to pupils who have a sibling attending at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. 19 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: If in categories 1-5 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Distance is measured in a straight line by a Geographical information System (GIS) method from the geocoded point of the school site to the geocoded point of the pupil's home. Random allocation by drawing lots supervised by someone independent of the school, will be used as a tie-break in categories 1-5 above to decide who has highest priority for admission if the distance between a child's home and the school is equidistant in any two or more cases. However, if children of multiple birth (twins and triplets) are tied for the final place, those siblings will be admitted over PAN as permitted by infant class size rules.

What is the largest ethnic background at Minerva Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.3% of pupils at Minerva Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Minerva Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order.
2Children of staff — Places will be allocated to pupils who have a parent who teaches at the academy and has done so for at least 2 years as of the closing date for applications.
3Siblings — Places will then be allocated to pupils who have a sibling attending at the time of admission.
4Catchment area — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who live within the catchment area.
5All other pupils — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who live outside the catchment area.

If two applications tie: If in categories 1-5 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Distance is measured in a straight line by a Geographical information System (GIS) method from the geocoded point of the school site to the geocoded point of the pupil's home. Random allocation by drawing lots supervised by someone independent of the school, will be used as a tie-break in categories 1-5 above to decide who has highest priority for admission if the distance between a child's home and the school is equidistant in any two or more cases. However, if children of multiple birth (twins and triplets) are tied for the final place, those siblings will be admitted over PAN as permitted by infant class size rules.

Arrangements apply to admissions into reception in 2025 and admissions to any year group in the 2025/26 academic year. Approved 25 November 2024.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Minerva Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Minerva Primary School?: Minerva Primary School has 140 pupils on roll.
What are Minerva Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 67% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Minerva Primary School take?: Minerva Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Minerva Primary School located?: Minerva Primary School is located in Taunton, TA1 2BU, Somerset.
How do I apply to Minerva Primary School?: Minerva Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Minerva Primary School?: When Minerva Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Children of staff — Places will be allocated to pupils who have a parent who teaches at the academy and has done so for at least 2 years as of the closing date for applications; 3. Siblings — Places will then be allocated to pupils who have a sibling attending at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. 19 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: If in categories 1-5 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Distance is measured in a straight line by a Geographical information System (GIS) method from the geocoded point of the school site to the geocoded point of the pupil's home. Random allocation by drawing lots supervised by someone independent of the school, will be used as a tie-break in categories 1-5 above to decide who has highest priority for admission if the distance between a child's home and the school is equidistant in any two or more cases. However, if children of multiple birth (twins and triplets) are tied for the final place, those siblings will be admitted over PAN as permitted by infant class size rules.
What is the largest ethnic background at Minerva Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.3% of pupils at Minerva Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Minerva Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order.
2Children of staff — Places will be allocated to pupils who have a parent who teaches at the academy and has done so for at least 2 years as of the closing date for applications.
3Siblings — Places will then be allocated to pupils who have a sibling attending at the time of admission.
4Catchment area — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who live within the catchment area.
5All other pupils — Places will then be allocated to other pupils who live outside the catchment area.

Arrangements apply to admissions into reception in 2025 and admissions to any year group in the 2025/26 academic year. Approved 25 November 2024.

Minerva Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Minerva Primary School?: Minerva Primary School has 140 pupils on roll.
What are Minerva Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 67% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Minerva Primary School take?: Minerva Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Minerva Primary School located?: Minerva Primary School is located in Taunton, TA1 2BU, Somerset.
How do I apply to Minerva Primary School?: Minerva Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Minerva Primary School?: When Minerva Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Children of staff — Places will be allocated to pupils who have a parent who teaches at the academy and has done so for at least 2 years as of the closing date for applications; 3. Siblings — Places will then be allocated to pupils who have a sibling attending at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. 19 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: If in categories 1-5 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Distance is measured in a straight line by a Geographical information System (GIS) method from the geocoded point of the school site to the geocoded point of the pupil's home. Random allocation by drawing lots supervised by someone independent of the school, will be used as a tie-break in categories 1-5 above to decide who has highest priority for admission if the distance between a child's home and the school is equidistant in any two or more cases. However, if children of multiple birth (twins and triplets) are tied for the final place, those siblings will be admitted over PAN as permitted by infant class size rules.
What is the largest ethnic background at Minerva Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.3% of pupils at Minerva Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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