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| '''West Somerset Community College''' (sometimes abbreviated to WSCC) is a fairly large ] in ], ], ]. It provides education for children and teenagers aged 13-16 (school years 9-11) in the main school and 16-18 (school years 12-13) in the ] (West Somerset uses a three-tier school system). The current Headteacher of the West Somerset Community College (or 'Principal', as he is known) is Mr Nick Swann. WSCC has had Technology College status for several years, meaning the College receives additional funding. WSCC currently has the policy of enforcing all students take a Technology option at ] level. | |||
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| {{Infobox school | |||
| | name = West Somerset | |||
| | image = West Somerset Community College.jpg | |||
| | caption = | |||
| | coordinates = {{Coord|51.1964|-3.4621|type:edu_region:GB_dim:100|format=dec|display=inline,title}} | |||
| | motto = Qui audet, vincit (He who dares, wins) | |||
| | established = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD|df=y}} --> | |||
| | closed = | |||
| | type = ] | |||
| | president = | |||
| | principal = Nicola Doughty<ref name="GIaS">{{cite web |title=West Somerset College |url=https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/136791 |website=Get Information about Schools |publisher=Gov.UK |access-date=21 November 2022}}</ref> | |||
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| | founder = | |||
| | address = Bircham Road | |||
| | city = Alcombe, ] | |||
| | county = Somerset | |||
| | postcode = TA24 6AY | |||
| | country = England | |||
| | urn = 136791 | |||
| | ofsted = Yes | |||
| | enrolment = 1,111 <!-- Data as of January 2015 --> | |||
| | capacity = 1,509 <!-- Data as of January 2015 --> | |||
| | gender = ] | |||
| | lower_age = 13 | |||
| | upper_age = 19 | |||
| | houses = 4 | |||
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| | website = {{URL|www.westsomersetcollege.org}} | |||
| }} | |||
| '''West Somerset College''' (is sometimes abbreviated to WSC and was previously known as West Somerset Community College prior to the college re-brand in September 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/10448025.Focus_on__West_Somerset_Community_College/|title = Focus on: West Somerset Community College|last = Green|first = Hannah|date = 29 May 2013|access-date = 6 Dec 2015|via = Somerset County Gazette}}</ref>) is a fairly large ] in ], ], England. It provides education for pupils aged 13 to 16 (school years 9–11) in the main school and 16 to 18 (school years 12–13) in the ] (West Somerset uses a three-tier school system). WSC has had ] status for several years, meaning the college receives additional funding. In June 2011, the school became an ]. The school has a partnership with a secondary school (Gymnasium) in ], ]. | |||
| The College recently gained a good ] report, which stated that the College had 'a number of outstanding features', most were 'good'. | |||
| The College was placed into special measures following an October 2014 Ofsted report judging the College to be 'inadequate.'<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-30000234|title=School is put in special measures|date=2014-11-11|work=BBC News|access-date=2018-04-12|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728072902/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-30000234|archive-date=2018-07-28|url-status=live}}</ref> This status was lifted in May 2016 following 'significant improvements.'<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/14504959.West_Somerset_College_out_of_special_measures/|title=West Somerset College out of special measures|website=Somerset County Gazette|language=en|access-date=2018-04-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180413124627/http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/14504959.West_Somerset_College_out_of_special_measures/|archive-date=2018-04-13|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| English is sited in a new block with modern facilities. Mathematics is also sited in an adjoining new block with modern facilities. Science is sited partly in a new block and partly in the original building, although all laboratories have been modernised throughout recently with good facilities. Humanities are sited in an ageing building (constructed after the original building, although in much worse repair). The Humanities area has recently been added to with a new building and modernised, although not to the high standard as seen elsewhere. Religious Studies, Careers and Modern Foreign Languages are sited in relatively new buildings, although some RS and Languages rooms are in need of refurbishment. The Physical Education department is sited in a fairly modern public Sports Centre, with good facilities. Information Technology is mainly housed in three purpose built modern rooms (with an IT Technician office), although there are computers available throughout the school in other areas (such as Mathematics and the new, spacious Library). Design Technology areas have recently been refurbished and have good facilities. Two of the three Food Technology rooms have also recently been refurbished, but the Textiles and Art facilities need updating. The Refectory (dining hall) is housed in a similar building to that in which Humanities is sited, and is ageing badly and in desperate need of a complete refurbishment. There are still a small number of buildings housed in temporary accommodation (such as Business Studies and Child Development). The Main Hall is in good condition, with Drama and Music facilities at an acceptable (although not exceptional) standard. There is a separate Sixth Form block and separate Common Room (housed in the old Religious Studies block) for Sixth Form students, both of which could do with updating. Offices are mainly sited in the original building, and are generally in good repair. | |||
| The College was subsequently placed third best in Somerset for progress in GCSE results in the DFE 2017 league table.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/15910457.West_Somerset_College_sees__meteoric_rise__in_progress_since_being_in__special_measures__three_years_ago/|title=West Somerset College sees 'meteoric rise' in progress after 'special measures' three years ago|website=Somerset County Gazette|language=en|access-date=2018-04-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180413124739/http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/15910457.West_Somerset_College_sees__meteoric_rise__in_progress_since_being_in__special_measures__three_years_ago/|archive-date=2018-04-13|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
| Many classrooms have digital projectors and interactive whiteboards with laptops and/or PCs available for use by students. The computer system is a network of computers, each student and staff member having their own 'area' - user name and password protected. Filtered Internet access is available, although can sometimes be very slow (as can the rest of the network). Each computer uses the 'Microsoft Windows XP Professional' operating system (with Service Pack 2) with general software such as 'Microsoft Office Professional 2002 with FrontPage' and 'Microsoft Publisher 2000' installed. There are also specialised applications such as 'PTC ProDESKTOP 2000i' (a 3D design program). Each student has personal access to an email system ('Easymail') and an intranet is available, although this is very under-used and has not been updated for over a year. For a school with 'Technology College' status, the software available on the computer network and the access speeds are probably not 'up to scratch', although funding is obviously an issue. | |||
| == Catchment Area == | |||
| The College is famed for its exceptional yearly musicals and plays, the most recent being 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (2006). Prior to that, nearly all shows had been musicals - 'Les Miserables' (2005), 'Threepenny Opera' (2004) and 'Guys and Dolls' to name but a few. 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' broke with tradition, not only in it not being a musical with a live orchestra. The set was 'in the round', and tiered seating was used for the first time. The 2005 production of 'Les Miserables' was set on a standard stage, but with a very advanced set including several wings and back curtains. Exceptional lighting and sound techniques always enhance each performance at the West Somerset Community College. Pictures of 'Les Miserables' (2005) and preceding musicals can be seen on the College website. | |||
| West Somerset College is the only secondary school serving the district of West Somerset.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.westsomersetcollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Assistant-Principal-Background-Info-December-2014.pdf|title = Assistant-Principal-Background-Info-December-2014.pdf|date = 2 Dec 2014|access-date = 6 Dec 2015|publisher = West Somerset College|last = Quantick|first = Steve|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304121358/http://www.westsomersetcollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Assistant-Principal-Background-Info-December-2014.pdf|archive-date = 2016-03-04|url-status = live}}</ref> The 660km2 catchment area includes two thirds of the ] and part of the ] ] as well as the coastal towns of ] and ]. | |||
| The feeder schools for West Somerset College are:<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.somerset.gov.uk/education-learning-and-schools/choosing-a-school/check-catchment-school1/catchment-map/|title = Somerset Schools and Catchment Areas|access-date = 6 Dec 2015|website = School Catchment Map|publisher = Somerset County Council|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304185229/http://www.somerset.gov.uk/education-learning-and-schools/choosing-a-school/check-catchment-school1/catchment-map/|archive-date = 2016-03-04|url-status = live}}</ref> | |||
| * Minehead Middle School | |||
| * Danesfield C of E Middle School | |||
| * Dulverton Middle and Community School | |||
| == Facilities == | |||
| The school is housed in a number of buildings of various ages. There are separate buildings for the Sixth Form block, ] for Sixth Form pupils, Skills and Enterprise Centre which was opened in 2008 and a large Farm Unit where pupils are taught agricultural skills. The Skills and Enterprise building allows pupils to study subjects like, Hair and Beauty, Hairdressing, Hospitality, Animal Care, Construction etc. | |||
| All classrooms have ] and some classrooms have ]s with ] and/or ] available for use by pupils. | |||
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Academy in Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, England
| West Somerset | |
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| Address | |
| Bircham Road Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY England | |
| Coordinates | 51°11′47″N 3°27′44″W / 51.1964°N 3.4621°W / 51.1964; -3.4621 |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Qui audet, vincit (He who dares, wins) |
| Department for Education URN | 136791 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Nicola Doughty |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 13 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 1,111 |
| Capacity | 1,509 |
| Houses | 4 |
| Website | www |
West Somerset College (is sometimes abbreviated to WSC and was previously known as West Somerset Community College prior to the college re-brand in September 2013) is a fairly large secondary school in Minehead, Somerset, England. It provides education for pupils aged 13 to 16 (school years 9–11) in the main school and 16 to 18 (school years 12–13) in the sixth form (West Somerset uses a three-tier school system). WSC has had Technology College status for several years, meaning the college receives additional funding. In June 2011, the school became an Academy. The school has a partnership with a secondary school (Gymnasium) in Bünde, Germany.
The College was placed into special measures following an October 2014 Ofsted report judging the College to be 'inadequate.' This status was lifted in May 2016 following 'significant improvements.'
The College was subsequently placed third best in Somerset for progress in GCSE results in the DFE 2017 league table.
Catchment Area
West Somerset College is the only secondary school serving the district of West Somerset. The 660km2 catchment area includes two thirds of the Exmoor National Park and part of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as the coastal towns of Minehead and Watchet.
The feeder schools for West Somerset College are:
- Minehead Middle School
- Danesfield C of E Middle School
- Dulverton Middle and Community School
Facilities
The school is housed in a number of buildings of various ages. There are separate buildings for the Sixth Form block, common room for Sixth Form pupils, Skills and Enterprise Centre which was opened in 2008 and a large Farm Unit where pupils are taught agricultural skills. The Skills and Enterprise building allows pupils to study subjects like, Hair and Beauty, Hairdressing, Hospitality, Animal Care, Construction etc.
All classrooms have digital projectors and some classrooms have interactive whiteboards with laptops and/or PCs available for use by pupils.
References
- "West Somerset College". Get Information about Schools. Gov.UK. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- Green, Hannah (29 May 2013). "Focus on: West Somerset Community College". Retrieved 6 December 2015 – via Somerset County Gazette.
- "School is put in special measures". BBC News. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 28 July 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- "West Somerset College out of special measures". Somerset County Gazette. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- "West Somerset College sees 'meteoric rise' in progress after 'special measures' three years ago". Somerset County Gazette. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- Quantick, Steve (2 December 2014). "Assistant-Principal-Background-Info-December-2014.pdf" (PDF). West Somerset College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- "Somerset Schools and Catchment Areas". School Catchment Map. Somerset County Council. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2015.