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Norton Hill Academy

Academy converter · Radstock · BA3 4AD

Ages 11–18 · 1,757 pupils · Bath and North East Somerset

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

52.2

Overall absence

7.0%

Admissions demand

1.22 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-10-08

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.16
−20+2
Attainment 852.2
English & maths grade 5+55%
English & maths grade 4+79%
EBacc entry52%

EBacc APS: 4.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.2%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
4.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,519

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.22 · Competitive

1st preferences

332

Places offered

273

1st-preference offers

267

Total preferences (any rank)
462
Preferred offers (top 3)
273
Applications from outside LA
66
Offers to outside-LA applicants
27
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

1,757 pupils · 1,718 places

Pupils on roll
1,757
Boys / girls
868 / 889
School capacity
1,718
Capacity fill
1,757 / 1,718 (102%)
Free school meals
18.2%
FSM pupils
255
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Gordon Green

Location

Address
Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton
Postcode
BA3 4AD
Town
Radstock
County
Somerset
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
District
Bath and North East Somerset
Constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, 1,757 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.2%.

Open schools in Radstock
22
Secondary schools in Radstock
4
Academies among open schools in Radstock
77% (17)
Open schools in BA3
26
Secondary in BA3
4
Open schools in Bath and North East Somerset LA
94
Secondary in Bath and North East Somerset LA
14

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RadstockNear BA3

  • Somervale Secondary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Radstock · BA3 2JD · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.3
    • P80.0
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence7.8%

    0.3 miles away

  • Somerset Studio School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Studio schools · Secondary

    Radstock · BA3 3NQ · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 14–19

    • Att840.4
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence17.1%

    2.2 miles away

  • Writhlington School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Radstock · BA3 3NQ · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.5
    • P80.1
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gordon Green
Telephone
01761412557
Website
http://www.nortonhillschool.com

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