West Somerset College Catchment Area
West Somerset College is a academy converter secondary school in Minehead, Somerset , serving pupils aged 13–19, with 760 pupils, and a capacity of 1509 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
13–19
Age range
760
Pupils
1,509
Capacity
50%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
West Somerset College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Somerset College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →West Somerset College — School Information
- Full address
- Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136791
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Somerset College
Is West Somerset College oversubscribed? ▾
West Somerset College has a capacity of 1509 places and currently has 760 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.
What is the admissions policy for West Somerset College? ▾
Admission to West Somerset College is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Somerset College cover? ▾
West Somerset College is a secondary school in Minehead, Somerset, serving pupils aged 13–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Somerset College? ▾
West Somerset College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.