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West Somerset College is a non-selective academy. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 13 and 19. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Brymore Academy, Bridgwater College Academy and Stanchester Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 12.7 | Kingsmead Academy | |
| 16.9 | Brymore Academy | |
| 18.1 | Court Fields School | |
| 19.1 | Pyrland School | |
| 19.4 | The Castle School | |
| 19.8 | Haygrove School | |
| 19.8 | Tiverton High School | |
| 20.1 | Chilton Trinity School | |
| 20.5 | Robert Blake School | |
| 20.5 | South Molton Community College | |
| 20.6 | Monkton Wood Academy | |
| 20.7 | Uffculme School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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