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West Somerset College is a non-selective academy. It has about 760 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 Finances, Admissions, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
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
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both 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.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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