Writhlington School
URN: 137548 • Radstock BA3 3NQ
Overview
- Name
- Writhlington School
- URN
- 137548
- 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
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Keith Howard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01761433581
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Knobsbury Lane, Radstock BA3 3NQ
Summary
Writhlington School is a mixed secondary academy located in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, with a current enrolment of 925 students and a capacity of 1,547. The school is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that caters to the needs of all students, including Key Stage 3 and 4, as well as a comprehensive Key Stage 5 programme for sixth formers. The curriculum is designed to promote academic achievement alongside personal development, with a strong emphasis on reading for pleasure and various extracurricular activities.
The school places a significant focus on pastoral care, ensuring that students receive support for their social and emotional wellbeing. This includes a dedicated pastoral team, anti-bullying initiatives, and resources for special educational needs. Additionally, Writhlington School offers a range of clubs, sports, and opportunities for personal growth, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Combined Cadet Force.
With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community, Writhlington School aims to prepare students not just academically, but also as well-rounded individuals ready to face future challenges. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school places a significant focus on pastoral care, ensuring that students receive support for their social and emotional wellbeing. This includes a dedicated pastoral team, anti-bullying initiatives, and resources for special educational needs. Additionally, Writhlington School offers a range of clubs, sports, and opportunities for personal growth, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Combined Cadet Force.
With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community, Writhlington School aims to prepare students not just academically, but also as well-rounded individuals ready to face future challenges. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- See all dates > (calendar)
- Press Release GCSE Exam Results 2021 (download)
- Press Release MNSP Exam Results 2021 (download)
- Press Release Sixth Form Exam Results 2021 (download)
- Admissions (Years 7-11) (other)
- Writhlington Newsletter 2024/25 - Term 5 (other)
- Writhlington Newsletter 2024/25 - Term 6 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Norton Hill Academy (67.8)
- Somervale Secondary School (59.9)
- 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
- 1547
- Pupils
- 925
- Boys
- 464
- Girls
- 461
- FSM %
- 27.80
- Open date
- 2011-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 925 | 464 | 461 | 1547 | 27.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 923 | 467 | 456 | 1547 | 28.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1006 | 520 | 486 | 1547 | 22.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1006 | 520 | 486 | 1547 | 22.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1043 | 512 | 531 | 1547 | 20.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1134 | 542 | 592 | 1547 | 16.10 |
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