West Somerset College

Contact details for the school

School Name: West Somerset College
Address: Bircham Road, Alcombe
Town/City: Minehead
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA24 6AY
Country: 100041065365
Telephone Number: 01643 706061
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust
Sponsor: Bridgwater College Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Nicola Doughty
Capacity: 1509
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 744 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 49% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.7%

Location and administration

URN: 136791
DfE Number: 933/4291
UKPRN: 10033787
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: (9999)
Constituency: Bridgwater and West Somerset (E14000595)
Electoral Ward: Alcombe (E05012806)

Easting & Northing: 297898E, 145150N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 11' 49.4" N 3° 27' 45.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3R5GWP+RX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Michelle Louise Butterworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Mr Geoffrey Dibble - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Martina Forster - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2024.
  • Mrs Natasha Goswell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Lauren Yvonne Palmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 April 2027.
  • Naomi Emma Philp - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.