The bus, which had 60-70 passengers on board, was heading back to Minehead Middle School when it came off the road near Minehead at about 3.15pm.
“The large majority of passengers have been taken to a rest centre in Wheddon Cross and we are working with the school to help them return at the earliest opportunity,” an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson added.
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The crash happened on the A396 Cutcombe Hill, between Wheddon Cross and Timbercombe.
The A396 remains closed and police asked people to avoid the area.
“We have since been liaising with both the school and the emergency services while we try to understand the extent of the incident.
“While we wait for further information from police and other emergency teams, our hearts of course go out to the school pupils and to our driver.
In a post on X, Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, said: “I have heard news about a distressing road traffic incident around Wheddon Cross this afternoon.
“My thoughts are with all involved in the incident.”
In a post on X, Heidi Alexander said: “I’m aware of the serious incident involving a bus near Minehead, Somerset.
“The emergency services are on scene, and I am receiving regular updates on the situation.”
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