Norton Hill Academy
Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 4ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Norton Hill Academy is a secondary school in Radstock for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 4th of 14 secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2024, report published 14 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
The culture of the school is one of respect, understanding and kindness. Pupils and students thrive at the school. The school has high expectations for pupils. Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. As a result, they concentrate and work hard. They achieve highly, especially in the sixth form. The school community does not tolerate behaviours that are not inclusive. Pupils and students speak up against injustice. If it should happen, pupils are confident to report incidents. They know the school will deal with them effectively. The school has identified the character traits they want pupils to embrace. A well- established house system embeds these. This prepares pupils well for the future. There is a vast and exceptional enrichment programme. It develops many aspects of their academic learning through clubs such as the George Orwell writing club, music producers club or climbing club. These provide an array of ways for pupils to explore their interests and talents. Pupils commit to the life of the school through the many leadership roles they take on. They influence the life of the school through their contributions and feedback. They feel the school listens and acts on this. They have a strong sense of pride in their school.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, there is work to do to ensure the curriculum delivers the same high standards as other parts of the curriculum. Outcomes for pupils in these subjects are not as high as they are elsewhere. The school should make sure these subject areas are developed in a way to achieve the same success across subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
287 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
109 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,757 pupils on roll, with places for 1,718
Schools near Norton Hill Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somervale Secondary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| Downside School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 32.7 |
| Somerset Studio School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 30.5 |
| Writhlington School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.3 |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Gordon Green
- Phone
- 01761412557
- Address
- Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 4AD
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 136335
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.