Minerva Primary School — Primary School in Taunton

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Minerva Primary School

Taunton, TA1 2BU

147 Pupils

176 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

56.20% FSM %

75 Boys

72 Girls

About Minerva Primary School

Minerva Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 147 pupils on roll. School capacity: 176. Current headteacher: Gareth Nation.

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	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Taunton and Wellington
Ward	Taunton East
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Opened	01-01-2024
UKPRN	10094447
URN	150636
Data Last Updated	15-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Kate Caldecott	Local Governor	10/03/2023	09/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Steve Druce	Local Governor	23/12/2025	22/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ben England	Local Governor	04/09/2024	03/09/2028	Elected by parents
Debbie Glenn	Local Governor	10/03/2023	09/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Phillip Mansell	Local Governor	25/09/2024	24/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Elizabeth Shearcroft	Local Governor	08/01/2025	07/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kathryn Volk	Local Governor	25/10/2024	24/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust