West Somerset College
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY
SecondaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“At West Somerset College, we believe every student is unique and full of potential. That is why we are committed to delivering a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum, enriched with diverse opportunities that enable every learner to thrive—regardless of their starting point.”
Established school - open since before 2011. Became an academy in June 2011, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Requires improvementLast inspected 29 June 2023
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentRequires improvement
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 760
- Multi-academy trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Phone
- 01643706061