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West Somerset College

Academy converter · Minehead · TA24 6AY

Ages 13–19 · 745 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.7

Overall absence

14.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.50
−20+2
Attainment 839.7
English & maths grade 5+34%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry23%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)44.9%
Unauthorised6.1%
Authorised absence
8.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.4%
Enrolments in measure
641

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill49%

745 pupils · 1,509 places

Pupils on roll
745
Boys / girls
383 / 362
School capacity
1,509
Capacity fill
745 / 1,509 (49%)
Free school meals
26.2%
FSM pupils
165
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 13–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
Academy trust
BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
Sponsor
Bridgwater College Trust
Headteacher
Zoe Stucki

Location

Address
Bircham Road, Alcombe
Postcode
TA24 6AY
Town
Minehead
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Tiverton and Minehead
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 13–19, in Minehead, Somerset, 745 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.2%.

Open schools in Minehead
10
Secondary schools in Minehead
1
Academies among open schools in Minehead
40% (4)
Open schools in TA24
10
Secondary in TA24
1
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in MineheadNear TA24

  • Minehead Middle School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Middle deemed secondary

    Minehead · TA24 5RH · Somerset

    Ages 9–13

    • KS237%
    • Absence9.6%
    • FSM26.7%

    0.5 miles away

  • Minehead First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Minehead · TA24 5RG · Somerset

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM16.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Aurora Foxes

    Special post 16 institution

    Minehead · TA24 5TY · Somerset

    Ages 16–25

    0.8 miles away

  • Dunster First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Minehead · TA24 6RX · Somerset

    Ages 4–9

    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM14.0%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Zoe Stucki
Telephone
01643706061
Website
http://www.westsomersetcollege.org/

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