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Norton Hill Academy

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Norton Hill Academy

Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 4AD

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.1%
Basics 9-5
53.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.1

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.846.4
2023/2452.246.4
2024/2550.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.160.00
2023/24+0.160.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.9%
EBacc APS
4.43
EBacc 9-5
17.8%
EBacc 9-4
27.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.93
A*-A Grades
24.3%
A*-B Grades
54.2%
AAB+ %
12.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 167 students entered

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About Norton Hill Academy

Norton Hill Academy is a secondary school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 123 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.1. The school has around 1,765 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Charlton Road, Radstock, BA3 4AD | More schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Norton Hill Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Jan 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Norton Hill Academy

What is Norton Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?
Norton Hill Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What do parents say about Norton Hill Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 123 responses): 89% of parents would recommend Norton Hill Academy.
What are Norton Hill Academy's latest exam results?
Norton Hill Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Norton Hill Academy located?
Norton Hill Academy is a secondary school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset (BA3 4AD).
How many pupils attend Norton Hill Academy?
Norton Hill Academy has around 1,765 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Norton Hill Academy with other schools?
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