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The Mendip School

State Special school · Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-19
  • 142 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
142 ·
Local authority
Somerset County Council
SEN provision
    · ASD · SLCN

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Natalie Hanna

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
31
Number of teachers
5:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

214.08 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

142
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Edmund Rack Road
Prestleigh
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4FZ
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Telephone: 01749 838040

Email: office@themendipschool.com

Website: https://www.themendipschool.co.uk

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information The Mendip School Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ
142 Pupil numbers
37.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
5:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
31 Number of teachers
33 Number of teaching assistants

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

The Mendip School is a special school which has resourced provision with a capacity of 152 and 152 pupils on roll and a SEN unit with a capacity of 152 and 152 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

214.08 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

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Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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