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West Somerset College
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.5 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
760
Capacity
1,509
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.2, the school demonstrates performance that is above the national average, particularly in comparison to 74% of schools across the UK. However, the recent Ofsted inspection rated it as "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need attention. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 33% reach a grade 5 or above, which may raise concerns for parents focused on academic rigor.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.2 | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 42% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Other0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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51.19642, -3.46263 · TA24 6AY
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136791
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westsomersetcollege.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Somerset College rated by Ofsted?
West Somerset College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is West Somerset College a good school?
West Somerset College scores 5.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at West Somerset College in GCSEs?
West Somerset College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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