West Somerset College
Details
| Age Range | 13-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | Bircham Road, TA24 6AY |
| School Website | www.westsomersetcollege.org/ |
| Telephone | 1643706061 |
| URN | 136791 |
School Census
| Total | 775 |
| Girls/Boys | 372/403 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.0%/52.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 150 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/05/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 17/05/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 03 March 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 March 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 March 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 December 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 October 2014 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 19 June 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 23.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.5 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44% |
| Entering EBacc | 20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.13 |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.45 |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 37% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Minehead Middle School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ponsford Road, , TA24 5RH