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West Somerset College

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Bircham Road
 Alcombe
 Minehead
 Somerset TA24 6AY
Telephone: 01643 706061

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 13-19)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
History: This school arose from The West Somerset Community College
Trust: Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust
Sponsor: Bridgwater College Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Zoe Stucki (since January 2024)
Previous Headteacher: Nicola Doughty
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 45.5 / 8.48
Non-teaching Staff*: 35.37
Number of pupils: 745
Pupils Per Teacher: 16.4
Sex: Mixed (51% boys / 49% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 26.20% (medium)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 24.3%
Local child deprivation rate: 13.0% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 8.5%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 14.6%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 32.4km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Authority: Somerset
Electoral Ward: Dunster
School Number: 9334291

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 20th January 2026 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

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School Performance Table: View record
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