University Centre Somerset College Group
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About University Centre Somerset College Group
University Centre Somerset College Group is a state-funded mixed secondary and sixth form college in Somerset, serving students aged 16 to 99. With a pupil count of 100 at key stage 5, the college operates as a specialist further education institution rather than a traditional school, and its capacity and admissions data are not provided in the available information. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals is not recorded in this dataset, making it difficult to compare directly with local or national averages. However, the college's broad age range suggests it caters to a diverse mix of learners, including adults returning to education. Demand for places is not indicated by oversubscription figures, but the college's position within Somerset's 38 secondary-type institutions places it in a competitive local landscape where nearby academies like The Kings of Wessex Academy and Sexey's School are ranked as top performers.
Academically, the college's most recent key stage 5 results from 2023/24 show a mixed picture. The average points per entry stand at 25.85, equivalent to a grade of C-, and the best three A-levels average points are 25.21, also a C-. Only 3.8% of entries achieved AAB or higher, which is low compared with selective or high-performing schools. The value added score is -0.46, with a progress banding of 'Below average', meaning students on average made less progress than similar students nationally. The confidence interval for value added ranges from -0.6 to -0.33, confirming the below-average rating. For context, the local authority's average Progress 8 score for secondary schools is -0.2, so the college's value added at key stage 5 is weaker than the typical LA benchmark, though the measures are not directly comparable due to different stages.
The college offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, gymnasium, library, art studios, science labs, tennis courts, ICT suite, sixth form centre, playing fields, sports hall, dining hall, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports provision includes basketball, football, rugby, gymnastics, athletics, and hockey, while extracurricular clubs span orchestra, newspaper, choir, coding, chess, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and eco club. There is no specific SEND information in the data, and the college's religious character is listed as 'Does not apply'. This institution is best suited for post-16 learners, including adults, who are seeking a flexible, non-selective environment with a broad curriculum and strong facilities, rather than a traditional school with a focus on high A-level grades. Families prioritising academic progression may want to compare outcomes with local academies.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bath Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4PZ |
| Headteacher | Andy Berry |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
GCSE Results
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
30.6
'22/23
24.9
'23/24
25.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2326%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 753 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
4%
Russell Group
4%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- Employment39%
- University (HE)26%
- Apprenticeship14%
- Not sustained9%
- Further education6%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology56
- Sociology43
- Biology35
- Mathematics30
- Law21
- Business Studies:Single20
- Chemistry19
- History18
- Geography14
- Physics12
- English Literature11
- Media/Film/Tv Studies11
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Bath Road, Bridgwater
Somerset, TA6 4PZ
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