West Somerset College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Minehead, TA24 6AY
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
24 of 27 in Somerset
Pupils
745
Absence
13.8%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.9 | 39.7 | 41.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 34% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 22% | 28% | 22% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.49 | -0.50 | — |
55% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kingsmead Academy · 12.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 31% in England
- Brymore Academy · 16.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- Court Fields School · 18.1 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Pyrland School · 19.2 mi · Not judged
- The Castle School · 19.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 19% in England
- Haygrove School · 19.7 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
The neighbourhood
West Somerset College is in Minehead Outer & Porlock (typical home £300,000, crime average).
What is West Somerset College's Ofsted rating?
West Somerset College is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does West Somerset College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, West Somerset College is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.