West Somerset College

A requires improvement academy converter school in Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Somerset College.

Minehead, TA246AY Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 13-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.5
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Continue in education or training
24.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
16 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bircham Road
Alcombe
Minehead, TA246AY
Phone
1643706061
Website
westsomersetcollege.org/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136791
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY
Website
http://www.westsomersetcollege.org/
Age range
13-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
Capacity
1,509 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
759
Free School Meals
21.5% (163 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
44.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
32.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
20.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
30%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
82 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
108
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
759 pupils
13-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Responsibility, Resilience, Respect"

Take responsibility Demonstrate resilience and keep trying Respect ourselves and each other

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Zoe Stucki.

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