Norton Hill Academy
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Attainment 8 of 50.2 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 74%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.16
- Confidence interval:
- [0.00, 0.32]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 287 | 50.2 | — | 73.5% | 50.9% | 4.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 298 | 52.2 | +0.16 | 76.2% | 52.3% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 276 | 51.8 | +0.16 | 72.0% | 62.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 282 | 54.9 | +0.24 | 80.0% | 62.0% | 4.9 |
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School information
| URN | 136335 |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Gordon Green |
| Trust | MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BA3 4AD |
| Latest pupils | 287 |
| FSM eligible | 17.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4AD
http://www.nortonhillschool.com1761412557| DfE number | 4128 |
| UKPRN | 10031920 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 Nov 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |