Exford Church of England First School — Primary School in Minehead

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Exford Church of England First School

Minehead, TA24 7PP

12 Pupils

60 Capacity

4–9 Age Range

16.70% FSM %

6 Boys

6 Girls

About Exford Church of England First School

Exford Church of England 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 Church of England character.

It has 12 pupils on roll. School capacity: 60. Current headteacher: Alison Blackmore.

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	Voluntary controlled 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	Dulverton & Exmoor
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10078798
URN	123756
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

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	30/06/2025	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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Exford Church of England First School?

Exford Church of England First School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Minehead, Somerset.

How many pupils does Exford Church of England First School have?

Exford Church of England First School has 12 pupils, with a capacity of 60.

What is the age range at Exford Church of England First School?

Exford Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 9.

Is Exford Church of England First School a faith school?

Yes, Exford Church of England First School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Exford Church of England First School?

The Headteacher at Exford Church of England First School is Mrs Alison Blackmore.

Where is Exford Church of England First School located?

Exford Church of England First School is at Exford, Minehead, TA24 7PP, in the Somerset local authority, South West.

Does Exford Church of England First School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Exford Church of England First School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Exford Church of England First School currently open?

Exford Church of England First School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Alison Blackmore

Exford, Minehead, TA24 7PP

01643831365

www.exfordfirstschool.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 123756

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026