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Schools in Midsomer Norton

A town in Bath and North East Somerset

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 4,466 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Midsomer Norton at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Midsomer Norton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries146 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1172%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths50%Attainment 8 49.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary21%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Midsomer Norton

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Midsomer Norton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Midsomer Norton

6 mainstream schools in Midsomer Norton, best first

Longvernal Primary School

Radstock, BA3 2LP · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

34 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1181%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
203
Pupils per teacher
20.7
View school Longvernal Primary School

Westfield Primary School

Radstock, BA3 3XX · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

35 first choices, 39 offers made

Met the standard at 1188%

England 62%

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
358
Pupils per teacher
25.2
View school Westfield Primary School

Midsomer Norton Primary School

Radstock, BA3 2DR · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

23 first choices, 24 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
5.6%
Pupils
256
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Midsomer Norton Primary School
See all 8 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Midsomer Norton

2 mainstream schools in Midsomer Norton, best first

Norton Hill Academy

Radstock, BA3 4AD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

303 first choices, 279 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
1,757
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school Norton Hill Academy

Somervale Secondary School

Radstock, BA3 2JD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

103 first choices, 120 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.8

England 46.2

Days missed
6.4%
Pupils
781
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Somervale Secondary School
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Midsomer Norton

3 in Midsomer Norton, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Midsomer Norton

3 in Midsomer Norton, by the school's Eduscope score

Norton Hill Academy

Radstock, BA3 4AD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

303 first choices, 279 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
1,757
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school Norton Hill Academy

Somervale Secondary School

Radstock, BA3 2JD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

103 first choices, 120 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.8

England 46.2

Days missed
6.4%
Pupils
781
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Somervale Secondary School

Fosse Way School

Bath, BA3 3AL · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.1%
Pupils
232
Pupils per teacher
6.3
View school Fosse Way School

Special Schools in Midsomer Norton

3 in Midsomer Norton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Fosse Way School

Bath, BA3 3AL · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.1%
Pupils
232
Pupils per teacher
6.3
View school Fosse Way School

Finding Futures

Radstock, BA3 3AL · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Finding Futures

The Universal Farm

Midsomer Norton, BA3 2BW · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 7

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school The Universal Farm

Private Schools in Midsomer Norton

1 in Midsomer Norton. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Universal Farm

Midsomer Norton, BA3 2BW · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 7

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school The Universal Farm
The map

Every school in Midsomer Norton, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Somervale Secondary School, GoodNorton Hill Academy, Good or betterFosse Way School, Needs attention in 1 areaSt John's CofE Primary School, GoodWelton Primary School, GoodLongvernal Primary School, GoodNorton Hill Primary School, OutstandingMidsomer Norton Primary School, Expected standard or betterWestfield Primary School, GoodFinding FuturesFree Rangers Forest School Nursery, OutstandingHidden Garden Day Nursery, GoodTeddy Bear Nursery, OutstandingThe Universal Farm
  • Outstanding3
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Midsomer Norton school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Midsomer Norton's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Midsomer Norton vs England

How good are Midsomer Norton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Midsomer Norton

Midsomer NortonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    72%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    50%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    21%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Midsomer Norton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
72% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
48% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Midsomer Norton has 14 schools and nurseries.

There are 13% more pupils than in 2018.

21% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Midsomer Norton's state schools each January.

Up 13% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Midsomer Norton21%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Midsomer Norton

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How many schools are in Midsomer Norton?

Midsomer Norton has 14 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Midsomer Norton?

The highest-ranked schools in Midsomer Norton on Eduscope are Norton Hill Academy, Longvernal Primary School, Westfield Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Midsomer Norton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Midsomer Norton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Midsomer Norton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Midsomer Norton, 72% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Midsomer Norton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Midsomer Norton is 17.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Midsomer Norton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Midsomer Norton is 13.9%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Midsomer Norton?

There are 4,466 pupils enrolled across schools in Midsomer Norton, with 1,696 in primary and 2,770 in secondary. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Midsomer Norton?

There is 1 independent school in Midsomer Norton, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Midsomer Norton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in Midsomer Norton by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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