SecondaryData as of May 2026

West Somerset College

Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Minehead.

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Pupils

760

Ages

13-19

FSM

24.8%

Attainment 8

41.1

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

41.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

14.5%

Basics 9-5

32.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

25.1%

EBacc APS

3.41

EBacc 9-5

8.8%

EBacc 9-4

12.6%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

28.37

A*-A Grades

9.3%

A*-B Grades

34.9%

AAB+ %

3.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 91 students entered

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About West Somerset College

West Somerset College is a secondary school in Minehead, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. The school has around 760 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Bircham Road, Minehead, TA24 6AY | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for West Somerset College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2023 — Requires improvement
Mar 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about West Somerset College

What is West Somerset College's Ofsted rating?

West Somerset College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are West Somerset College's latest exam results?

West Somerset College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is West Somerset College located?

West Somerset College is a secondary school in Minehead, Somerset (TA24 6AY).

How many pupils attend West Somerset College?

West Somerset College has around 760 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare West Somerset College with other schools?

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