After a merger with Cannington College in September 2004, the college expanded its curriculum of full-time and part-time courses for school leavers, adults, university level students, the business community and students from overseas.

In addition to A-Levels and BTEC qualifications, the college offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

This became the Bridgwater Art and Technical School after its relocation to Lonsdale House in Blake Street in 1891.

[citation needed] The college in Taunton originated as the School of Science and Art and was established in Bath Place in 1856.

By the 1960s, the College spanned three sites: Corporation Street, the Old Huish Grammar School and the Elms on Wellington Road.

In 1956 work began on the present 15-acre (61,000 m2) site at Wellington Road, Taunton and by 1967 all departments were in situ.

In 2005 the circular, three story Atrium was opened, the latest phase of a £15 million redevelopment scheme.

As well as incorporating a main reception and shopping mall area, information and guidance points, classrooms, and student common rooms, the Atrium houses the majority of the college’s Service Industries division.

It is a single story centre consisting of several pavilions built from environmentally friendly materials such as straw, timber, earth and clay.

The college is expected to service the building and operation of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.