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West Somerset College

State school · Minehead, TA24 6AY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-19
  • 759 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
759 ·
Local authority
Somerset County Council

Headteacher

Head

Zoe Stucki

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
50%
LA avg.
53%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
2%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
48
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

759
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bircham Road
Alcombe
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6AY
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Telephone: 01643 706061

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.westsomersetcollege.org

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information West Somerset College Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY
759 Pupil numbers
19 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.70
LA avg.
42.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.50 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 190 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 190 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 171 4
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
2%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.61
LA avg.
33.80
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 16 D
Physics GCE A level 6 D
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 8 D
Mathematics GCE A level 15 D
History GCE A level 11 C
English Literature GCE A level 8 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 13 C
Biology GCE A level 8 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

West Somerset College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
11 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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