The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 109 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 794
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 23.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Joanna Postlethwaite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Location
Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Longvernal Primary School
Primary · 516m away
Norton Hill School
Secondary · 561m away
Norton Hill Academy
Secondary · 561m away
Norton Hill Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Fosse Way School
Special school · 1.1km away
Finding Futures
Special school · 1.1km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Somervale Secondary School a selective school?
No. Somervale Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Somervale Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Somervale Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Somervale Secondary School?
Somervale Secondary School currently has 794 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Somervale Secondary School take?
Somervale Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Somervale Secondary School?
Somervale Secondary School is in Radstock, BA3 2JD, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Somervale Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Somervale Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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