142
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
62%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 05/10/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySomerset
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio4.7:1
Admissions—
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Mendip School · All-through · Somerset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
142
Pupil : teacher ratio
4.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
38%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
39%
Persistent absence
62%
Contact
Address
Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ
Local authority
Somerset
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 142 | 4.7 | 100% | 6% | 38% | 39% | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 164 | 5.2 | 93% | 6% | 37% | 35% | 66% |
| 2022/23 | 160 | 4.5 | 94% | 6% | 36% | 36% | 64% |
| 2021/22 | 145 | 6.7 | 100% | 3% | 31% | 16% | 41% |
| 2020/21 | 144 | 6.9 | 100% | 4% | 33% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 120 | 7.4 | 100% | 3% | 39% | 12% | 27% |
| 2017/18 | — | 6.9 | — | — | — | 13% | 32% |
| 2016/17 | 52 | 6.9 | 100% | 4% | 36% | 12% | 31% |
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