Swanmead Community School is a middle deemed secondary school in Ilminster, serving pupils aged 9 to 13. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Swanmead Community School currently has around 306 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Ditton Street, Ilminster, TA19 0BL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Middle deemed secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Claire Oaten |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123875 |
| Age Range: | 9 - 13 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 348 |
| Number of Pupils: | 306 |
| Number of Boys: | 148 |
| Number of Girls: | 158 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne View Church of England Primary Ditton Street , TA19 0BL | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmead Community School Ditton Street , TA19 0BL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillington House , TA19 9DT | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstar (Sedgemoor) Ashwell Park , Ashwell TA19 9DX | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgemoor College (Boys') Ashwell Park , Ashwell TA19 9DX | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.