Welcome to West Somerset College
Without doubt, the short time a student spends in sixth form will probably be the most challenging time in their education. The courses they study, the demands they face and the adjustments they must make will bring with them great opportunities.We are always delighted at the proportion of our students that choose to continue their study at West Somerset College Post 16. We believe that our success is directly linked to the aspirations of our students and the commitment of our staff to help them achieve their goals. The staff and the students pride themselves on the quality of teaching and learning at Post 16 and our consistently excellent and improving results validate this.We have a team of very skilled mentors who will support students during their stay. They will guide and support students in terms of academic performance and will encourage them to take part in enrichment activities that will help them to develop wider skills, which are very important for progression to employment or HE. The College is a safe and secure environment in which to practice and hone these attributes. There will be a range of opportunities for students to participate in and we actively encourage all students to make a strong contribution to Post 16 and wider college community.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
13 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
760 Total
No. of Boys
381 (50.1%)
No. of Girls
379 (49.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
5.9%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.38%
A*/A grades
11.49%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
78%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
14%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 2 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 25 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
February Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 19
May Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 1
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesAndrew Westcott
September 2021
Employed
I studied at West Somerset College. After training and working as an Auto- Electrician I took a new direction and am now a Youth Worker at Minehead Eye. I work part time and spend time as a house-husband looking after my two young girls. This has been one of the best decisions I've ever made and I consider myself lucky to have the chance to do it.”
Becky Wright
September 2021
Employed
I studied at West Somerset College. I now have a successful company. I have associate counsellors who work for me and deliver training and wellbeing sessions across Somerset.”
Amy Wigglesworth
September 2001
Employed
Name Amy Wigglesworth Class of 2003 Curriculum Manager – Visual & Performing Arts, Bridgwater & Taunton College “Make sure you enjoy what you choose to study, not what someone else thinks you should do. If you enjoy your work, it won’t feel like work!”
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