The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.38
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 925
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 27.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Keith Howard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Writhlington School a selective school?
No. Writhlington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Writhlington School's Ofsted rating?
Writhlington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Writhlington School?
Writhlington School currently has 925 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Writhlington School take?
Writhlington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Writhlington School?
Writhlington 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 Writhlington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Writhlington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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