The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.5
13.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
13%
29.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
66%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 29 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 30 days per year on average — over a month of school.
54% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Bruce Hain (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Somerset Studio School's Ofsted rating?
Somerset Studio School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Somerset Studio School?
Somerset Studio School currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Somerset Studio School take?
Somerset Studio School caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Somerset Studio School?
Somerset Studio School is in Radstock, BA3 3NQ, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Somerset Studio School have a sixth form?
Yes, Somerset Studio School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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