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Somervale Secondary School
Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2JD, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.9 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
794
Capacity
839
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.0, placing it in the top 55% nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to top-third universities is notably low at 0%. Overall, it offers a decent educational environment, though parents may want to consider its university progression rates.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 13 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.6%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.28408, -2.48710 · BA3 2JD
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN136311
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.somervaleschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Somervale Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Somervale Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2013.
Is Somervale Secondary School a good school?
Somervale Secondary School scores 43.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Somervale Secondary School in GCSEs?
Somervale Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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