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Norton Hill Academy
Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4AD, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.6 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,765
Capacity
1,718
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 29% nationally for Attainment 8. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, although only 64% of students progress to university, and just 21% to top-third institutions. The school’s commitment to academic achievement is evident, but potential parents may want to consider the university progression rates when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 50.2 | Top 29% 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%. | 76% | Top 24% 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%. | 53% | Top 29% 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%. | 51% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% 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%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 159 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (123 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child is happy
91%
School has high expectations
90%
I'd recommend this school
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child feels safe
88%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
85%
School keeps me informed
82%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.28080, -2.48096 · BA3 4AD
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN136335
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nortonhillschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Norton Hill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Norton Hill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Norton Hill Academy a good school?
Norton Hill Academy scores 79.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Norton Hill Academy?
Based on 123 Ofsted Parent View responses, Norton Hill Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Norton Hill Academy in GCSEs?
Norton Hill Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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