Special free school · Somerset

The Mendip School

Special
Ages 4–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Somerset council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Somerset's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 4–19
Pupils: 151 (capacity 152)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Phone: 01749838040
Address: Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ
Website: themendipschool.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.