Academy · Somerset

West Somerset College

Secondary
Ages 13–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Somerset council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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For the sixth form, apply to the school directly.

About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 13–19
Pupils: 745 (capacity 1509)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01643706061
Address: Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, TA24 6AY
Website: westsomersetcollege.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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