Norton Hill Academy
Radstock, BA3 4AD · Bath and North East Somerset · secondary school
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4th of 14 secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 882 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.7 · 73 | 46% | 3.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.16 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.0 · 74 | 15% | 1.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norton Hill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.16 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance Clubs, Transforming Texts, and Entrepreneurs, alongside Health and Beauty week. Sports include football, rugby, netball, hockey, rounders, cross-country, athletics, and tennis. Trips range from a School Camp and Year 8 Forest of Dean Residential visit to Languages visits to Europe, a Ski Trip, and Sixth Form trips abroad.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,757 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,718. 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 to maintain progress scores above 0 in subjects like English and maths? What specific support is available for
What Ofsted said about Norton Hill Academy
Overview
Norton Hill Academy is described as a school where “pupils and students thrive” within a culture of “respect, understanding and kindness.” The report highlights “high expectations” for learners, resulting in positive attitudes and high achievement, particularly in the sixth form. The school is praised for its inclusive environment and effective leadership, though minor curriculum adjustments are required in specific subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to their learning,” concentrating well and achieving highly, with “Outstanding” behaviour and personal development.
- The sixth form provision is “Outstanding,” with students being “highly evaluative and analytical” and well-prepared for future steps.
- A “vast and exceptional enrichment programme” allows pupils to explore interests through diverse clubs and leadership roles.
- Teachers effectively support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they “perform well.”
- Attendance is high due to diligent tracking and a well-established support “hub” that provides early intervention for pupil welfare.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not yet deliver the same high standards as other areas, with outcomes “not as high as they are elsewhere.” The school must ensure these subject areas are developed to achieve consistent success across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.2 |
| 2024/25 | 50.2 |
| 2025/26 | 51.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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