Norton Hill Academy

URN: 136335 • Radstock BA3 4AD

Overview

Name
Norton Hill Academy
URN
136335
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
67.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gordon Green (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01761412557
Website
Visit
Address
Charlton Road, Radstock BA3 4AD

Summary

Norton Hill Academy, located in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, is a mixed secondary school with a capacity of 1,718 students and currently enrolls 1,765 pupils. The academy prides itself on providing a secure and supportive environment, rooted in traditional values, where students can achieve their full potential. The school serves the local community, including Midsomer Norton and surrounding villages, and emphasizes individual care within its large school setting.

The curriculum at Norton Hill is broad and balanced, designed to cater to students of all abilities. The school offers a range of academic courses, including dual Modern Foreign Languages and Computer Science, alongside robust support for those facing learning challenges. High expectations and personal challenges are central to the school's ethos, contributing to impressive academic outcomes, particularly in the English Baccalaureate and A-level results.

Norton Hill Academy also boasts a strong extra-curricular program, including opportunities in outdoor education, music, drama, dance, and sports. The school operates a house system to foster community and individual recognition, ensuring that every student is known and supported throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Bath and North East Somerset
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1718
Pupils
1765
Boys
866
Girls
899
FSM %
17.90
Open date
2010-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1765 866 899 1718 17.90
2024-09-11 1827 895 932 1718 16.90
2023-09-11 1851 915 936 1718 14.10
2022-09-11 1851 915 936 1718 14.10
2021-09-11 1852 901 951 630 12.90
2020-09-11 1793 877 916 1621 13.00

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