The Mendip School
Free schools special in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 151 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 152 |
| Free school meals | 38.30% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Address | Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4FZ |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://www.themendipschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01749838040 |
| URN | 142118 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 5 October 2023, outcome: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next.
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Nearby schools
- Fosse Way School (special school, about 14.6 km)
- Critchill Special School (special school, about 15.3 km)
- Avalon School (special school, about 16.2 km)
- Fairmead School (special school, about 23.0 km)
- Fiveways Special School (special school, about 23.9 km)
- Hill View School (special school, about 24.6 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.