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Somerset Studio School
Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NQ, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.6 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
138
Capacity
250
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
55%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19, though it has a relatively small pupil population of 138. Academic performance shows room for improvement, with only 31% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.5. While 23% of students progress to university, none gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating a need for enhanced academic support to boost higher education aspirations.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2018Older 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. | 30.5 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 23% | Below 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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51.28606, -2.43147 · BA3 3NQ
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN142125
School typeStudio schools
Websitewww.somersetstudioschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Somerset Studio School rated by Ofsted?
Somerset Studio School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2018.
Is Somerset Studio School a good school?
Somerset Studio School scores 10.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Somerset Studio School in GCSEs?
Somerset Studio School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.5. 31% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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