West Somerset College
URN: 136791 • Minehead TA24 6AY
Overview
- Name
- West Somerset College
- URN
- 136791
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Zoe Stucki (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01643706061
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bircham Road, Minehead TA24 6AY
Summary
West Somerset College is a mixed secondary academy located in Minehead, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 760 students and a capacity of 1,509. The college is committed to fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment where students are encouraged to develop resilience and respect. The vision of the college emphasizes the importance of providing a broad and balanced curriculum, alongside various enrichment opportunities, to ensure that every student can achieve their full potential.
The college prioritizes high academic standards and personal development, aiming to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future educational and career paths. With a dedicated team of staff, West Somerset College focuses on nurturing responsible and respectful citizens who are prepared for the challenges ahead.
The college community values responsibility, resilience, and respect, encouraging students to take ownership of their choices and to support one another. Parents can find further information about the college's ethos, curriculum, and support services on their website.
The college prioritizes high academic standards and personal development, aiming to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future educational and career paths. With a dedicated team of staff, West Somerset College focuses on nurturing responsible and respectful citizens who are prepared for the challenges ahead.
The college community values responsibility, resilience, and respect, encouraging students to take ownership of their choices and to support one another. Parents can find further information about the college's ethos, curriculum, and support services on their website.
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- Who are the Governors? (governance)
- Consent (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Seneca (sen)
- Extra-Curricular Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Curriculum Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 13 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Capacity
- 1509
- Pupils
- 760
- Boys
- 381
- Girls
- 379
- FSM %
- 24.80
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 760 | 381 | 379 | 1509 | 24.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 759 | 375 | 384 | 1509 | 20.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 744 | 373 | 371 | 1509 | 18.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 744 | 373 | 371 | 1509 | 18.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 758 | 397 | 361 | 1509 | 16.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 739 | 361 | 378 | 1509 | 15.10 |
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