Dunster First School — Primary School in Minehead

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Dunster First School

Minehead, TA24 6RX

103 Pupils

150 Capacity

4–9 Age Range

18.40% FSM %

55 Boys

48 Girls

About Dunster First School

Dunster First School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–9 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 103 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Paul James.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Somerset or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Tiverton and Minehead
Ward	Dunster
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10078807
URN	123643
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Frances Nicholson	Chair of Governors	05/09/2024	04/09/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Rev Dowell Conning	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Cerys Dehaini	Governor	09/10/2024	31/07/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Clive Franklin	Governor	05/09/2024	04/09/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Kim Garner	Governor	19/09/2024	18/09/2028	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Revd Ann Gibbs	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Paul James	Governor	20/09/2024	19/09/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Helen Jenkinson	Governor	19/09/2024	18/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Julia Kingsford	Governor	20/10/2025	19/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Daniel Moncrieff	Governor	19/09/2024	18/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hazel Mutter	Governor	09/10/2024	08/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Naomi Philp	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal