The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.32
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 276 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 141 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,765
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Gordon Green (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorton Hill School
Secondary · Very close
Somervale Secondary School
Secondary · 561m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 614m away
Norton Hill Primary School
Primary · 647m away
Finding Futures
Special school · 679m away
Fosse Way School
Special school · 682m away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 696m away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Questions parents ask
Is Norton Hill Academy a selective school?
No. Norton Hill Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Norton Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Norton Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norton Hill Academy?
Norton Hill Academy currently has 1,765 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norton Hill Academy take?
Norton Hill Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Norton Hill Academy?
Norton Hill Academy is in Radstock, BA3 4AD, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norton Hill Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Norton Hill Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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