Somerset Studio School
Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, BA3 3NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Somerset Studio School is a secondary school in Radstock for ages 14 to 19. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 14th of 14 secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 March 2018, report published 23 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2024
Pupils thrive at this inclusive and nurturing school. They are proud to belong to the Somerset Studio School community. Staff know pupils as individuals. A large proportion of pupils that attend this school have a special educational need and/or disability (SEND). These pupils are well supported to make progress on their chosen courses, but also to develop their personal and social skills. Parents and carers say the school takes the time to get to know their child well. The school is a safe and welcoming environment. Classrooms are calm. Disruptive behaviour is extremely rare. Pupils celebrate what makes people different. They treat each other and visitors respectfully. Students in the sixth form are positive role models for younger pupils. Pupils share their views and bring about change as part of the school council, for example. Pupils enjoy a range of extra-curricular activities, such as team-building activities in the woods. They participate in research and development, such as the orchid project and reptile club. Some pupils complete the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Although many pupils benefit from such opportunities, the school does not have an overview of whether all pupils have equal access to all that the school has to offer.
What the school should improve
- The school does not have a clear oversight of pupils' participation in extra-curricular activities. Therefore, they do not know which pupils benefit from these opportunities. The school should check that pupils have equal access to all that the school has to offer.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
32 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
152 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near Somerset Studio School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writhlington School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.3 |
| Norton Hill Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.2 |
| Somervale Secondary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| Downside School | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 32.7 |
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
School details
- School type
- Studio schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Bruce Hain
- Phone
- 01761438557
- Address
- Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, BA3 3NQ
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 142125
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.