Midsomer Norton Primary School
Radstock, BA3 2DR · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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35th of 53 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score, 63 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 2,624 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Midsomer Norton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club and Forest school, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest school sessions?
What Ofsted said about Midsomer Norton Primary School
Overview
Midsomer Norton Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” institution where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a “deep sense of belonging” and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, resulting in most Year 6 pupils being “fully prepared for the rigour of secondary school.”
Strengths
- The school’s “inclusive ethos is deeply embedded in daily practice,” with staff making “precise adaptations” to help pupils access learning.
- Pupils demonstrate core values of “kindness, fairness and respect,” contributing to a calm environment where bullying is rare.
- Leaders have successfully narrowed the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils through a “pupil premium strategy” implemented with precision.
- Staff foster strong relationships, ensuring children in the early years are “ready for Year 1” and older pupils develop resilience and confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the early writing curriculum is implemented consistently so pupils develop “accurate transcription skills” and can apply them to complex tasks.
- Leaders should check the impact of improvement priorities more systematically to evaluate whether actions are bringing about “intended outcomes.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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