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West Somerset College
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- Minehead TA24 6AY
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Variable experience of school and quality of education
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improving behaviour, rare bullying, anti-social incidents persist
Qualifications and Training: Recent headteacher and senior staff appointments
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum reviewed and focused on building knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff feel supported, others feel undervalued
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can visit and speak with leaders
Communication: Opportunities to raise questions or concerns
Parent Satisfaction: Significant number of parents are dissatisfied
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Confidence in staff to resolve incidents quickly
Actions for Quality Improvement: New senior staff starting to raise standards
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; increased sanctions for conduct
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff update on pupil support and training opportunities
Extracurricular Offerings: Growing opportunities beyond academics like New York trip
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities develop confidence and sense of community
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education and one-to-one discussions
Preparation for Sixth Form: Support for transition to higher-level study
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with SEND are well supported
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About Us
West Somerset College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 759 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the West Somerset College website, I'm delighted to say. Our website attempts to provide you with a wealth of information about our future vision and all of our accomplishments. Our great team of committed employees at West Somerset College creates a motivating and encouraging learning environment. Our main goal as educators is to make sure that every student is pushed to reach their full potential and inspired to make ambitious decisions about their future. We have high expectations for our students; we want them to put in a lot of effort, grow in resilience, excel academically, and mature into young adults who are ready for postsecondary education or the workforce. We are really proud of all of the West Somerset College pupils since they are always focused and courteous. I want you to get a feel for West Somerset College through this website. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any more information.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.20% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 28.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.14 | 2.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 32.39% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.35 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 3 | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 8 | 30.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 4 | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 6 | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 2.33 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 6 | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 8 | 32.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 6 | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% 6 | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 21.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 34.72% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 15.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 9.74% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 307 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 70.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 53.35% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 14.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 10.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.23% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.33 | 33.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.9 | 32.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.20% | 15.79% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 76 | 337 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 43.55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.27% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 31.27% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 21% | 13.27% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.49 | 36.96 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.09 | 34.88 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.5% | 17% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 60 | 390 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 44.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.7% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 14.1% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.65 4 | 33.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.13 2 | 33.85 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.4% | 16.7% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 114 | 394 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 13% | 42.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 39% | 33.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 10.78% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.05 8 | 29.62 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.48 4 | 30.11 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.9% | 14.93% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 74.7% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 9.1% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 25.7% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.5 | 30.79 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.76 | 32.19 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 15.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 77.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.11% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 28.44% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.89% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at West Somerset College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1