# West Somerset College

West Somerset College is a Secondary school for ages 13 to 19 in Alcombe, Minehead, with 745 pupils.

## Term dates

Years held: 2026-27, 2027-28. This page shows 2026-27; append ?year=YYYY-YY for another.

Basis: **authority_fallback** — West Somerset College sets its own term dates. These are Somerset’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Last checked: 1 September 2026
| Type | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| term | Autumn term | 2026-09-03 | 2026-12-18 |
| half_term | October half term | 2026-10-24 | 2026-11-01 |
| holiday | Christmas holiday | 2026-12-19 | 2027-01-03 |
| term | Spring term | 2027-01-04 | 2027-03-25 |
| half_term | February half term | 2027-02-13 | 2027-02-21 |
| holiday | Easter holiday | 2027-03-26 | 2027-04-11 |
| term | Summer term | 2027-04-12 | 2027-07-23 |
| half_term | May half term | 2027-05-29 | 2027-06-06 |
| holiday | Summer holiday | 2027-07-24 | 2027-08-31 |

## Ofsted

Inspected 20 January 2026 under the framework introduced in 2025.

- **Safeguarding:** Met
- **Inclusion:** Expected standard
- **Curriculum and teaching:** Needs attention
- **Achievement:** Needs attention
- **Attendance and behaviour:** Needs attention
- **Personal development:** Expected standard
- **Leadership and governance:** Needs attention
- **Post-16:** Needs attention

Report: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/136791
## Facts

- **URN:** 136791
- **UKPRN:** 10033787
- **Type:** Academy converter
- **Phase:** Secondary
- **Ages:** 13–19
- **Pupils:** 745
- **Capacity:** 1,509
- **Trust:** Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust (https://schooldates.co.uk/trust/bridgwater-and-taunton-college-trust)
- **Local authority:** Somerset (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/somerset)
- **Address:** Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY
- **Coordinates:** 51.196407, -3.462625
- **Website:** http://www.westsomersetcollege.org
- **Opened:** 1 June 2011

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 1 September 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/west-somerset-college

## Licensing

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