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West Somerset College term dates
West Somerset College breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Somerset council's standard term dates. We don't have West Somerset College's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Back to school:
Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Somerset council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Minehead, Somerset TA24 6AY
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 13 to 19
Pupils: 745
Trust: BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
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Website: www.westsomersetcollege.org
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- Post-16 provisionNeeds attention
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Ofsted checked the school again in March 2020: the school remains Good (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does West Somerset College break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Somerset council's standard term dates — West Somerset College may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to West Somerset College?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.