The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.2
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 760
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 24.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Head
- Zoe Stucki (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is West Somerset College a selective school?
No. West Somerset College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West Somerset College's Ofsted rating?
West Somerset College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Somerset College?
West Somerset College currently has 760 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Somerset College take?
West Somerset College caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Somerset College?
West Somerset College is in Minehead, TA24 6AY, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Somerset College have a sixth form?
Yes, West Somerset College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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