Norton Hill School
URN: 109301 • Radstock BA3 4AD
Overview
- Name
- Norton Hill School
- URN
- 109301
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Beaven (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Charlton Road, Radstock BA3 4AD
Summary
Norton Hill School is a co-educational foundation secondary school located in Radstock, serving students aged 11-18 from Midsomer Norton and surrounding areas. With a capacity of 1,640 students, the school emphasizes a secure and supportive environment grounded in traditional values. The house system, comprising five houses, fosters a sense of community while ensuring individual attention for each student.
The curriculum at Norton Hill is broad and balanced, designed to challenge students academically and socially. The school is known for its high academic performance, particularly in the English Baccalaureate, and offers a range of courses to cater to diverse learning needs. Support programs are in place for students who require additional help, ensuring all learners can achieve their potential.
In addition to academics, Norton Hill provides extensive extracurricular opportunities, including outdoor education, music, drama, dance, and sports. The school aims to nurture well-rounded individuals, preparing them for further education and future success. The Midsomer Norton Sixth Form is particularly noted for its strong results, with many students progressing to prestigious universities.
The curriculum at Norton Hill is broad and balanced, designed to challenge students academically and socially. The school is known for its high academic performance, particularly in the English Baccalaureate, and offers a range of courses to cater to diverse learning needs. Support programs are in place for students who require additional help, ensuring all learners can achieve their potential.
In addition to academics, Norton Hill provides extensive extracurricular opportunities, including outdoor education, music, drama, dance, and sports. The school aims to nurture well-rounded individuals, preparing them for further education and future success. The Midsomer Norton Sixth Form is particularly noted for its strong results, with many students progressing to prestigious universities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Norton Hill Academy (67.8)
- Somervale Secondary School (59.9)
- Writhlington School (57.2)
- Somerset Studio School (56.1)
- Somervale School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1640
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2010-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1640 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1640 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1640 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1640 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1640 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1640 |
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