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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Somervale Secondary School (59.9)
- Writhlington School (57.2)
- Somerset Studio School (56.1)
- Norton Hill School (45.2)
- 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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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