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Norton Hill Academy
- Secondary
- Midsomer Norton BA3 4AD
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| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well, including in the sixth form, because teaching is usually good and some is outstanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour is exemplary and there is an extremely positive climate for learning.
Qualifications and Training: Senior leaders check the quality of teaching constantly and take effective actions if they judge it is not good enough.
Current Educational Practices: The headteacher has been effective in developing the skills of other senior leaders and key middle leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not make full use of the information they have about each student鈥檚 previous and current achievement in planning their lessons or in their teaching.
Opportunities for Involvement: Students鈥� views are valued highly by the school鈥檚 leaders.
Communication: Inspectors took account of the 76 responses to the online Parent View survey as well as the school鈥檚 own surveys of the views of parents and carers and students.
Parent Satisfaction: The positive views of the students are supported well by those of their parents and carers and by staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Students are confident that any incidents are dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school is now on track to meet, or exceed, the good standards in previous years.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is uncommon and students are confident that any incidents are dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel very safe. They have a good understanding of the various forms of bullying.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students appreciate the wide range of activities and events the school provides, and many participate enthusiastically.
Career Counselling Services: Students are provided with good information, advice and guidance about post-16 courses.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Through the federation and links with the local college, students are provided with a rich curriculum that meets their needs and aspirations well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs are supported well and make good progress.
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Norton Hill Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1827 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The House Council of each House develops its own community engagement initiatives.
Each year, a panel that awards points to the House it believes has contributed the most to the community receives a presentation of the community work from each House.
Students in the school's Eco-Schools club take the lead on matters of sustainability in the building and the neighbourhood.
Through connection projects with other secondary and primary schools, students get to practise working with pupils of various ages.
Our students have the opportunity to interact with individuals from a variety of cultures and ages when they travel to and from the school for local, national, and international activities.
Our Key Stage 4 and 5 students actively participate in voluntary work through the Duke of Edinburgh and Applied Learning programmes.
The schools at Norton Hill and Somervale are collaborating with all the important local players to address alcohol abuse, consumption, and the associated antisocial behaviour.
We have finished a portion of the overall action plan, and we are still teaching the youth about the negative impacts of alcohol and how they may have an impact on their neighbourhood.
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Each year, a panel that awards points to the House it believes has contributed the most to the community receives a presentation of the community work from each House.
Students in the school's Eco-Schools club take the lead on matters of sustainability in the building and the neighbourhood.
Through connection projects with other secondary and primary schools, students get to practise working with pupils of various ages.
Our students have the opportunity to interact with individuals from a variety of cultures and ages when they travel to and from the school for local, national, and international activities.
Our Key Stage 4 and 5 students actively participate in voluntary work through the Duke of Edinburgh and Applied Learning programmes.
The schools at Norton Hill and Somervale are collaborating with all the important local players to address alcohol abuse, consumption, and the associated antisocial behaviour.
We have finished a portion of the overall action plan, and we are still teaching the youth about the negative impacts of alcohol and how they may have an impact on their neighbourhood.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 48% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.20% | - | 17.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 29.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 42.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 22.78% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 14.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.63 | 2.93 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 290 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.29% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 26.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 41.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 33.26% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 44.87% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 22.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 16.87% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.93 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 263 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.35% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 23.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 40.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 9.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 4 | 23.27% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 5 | 38.82% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 22.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 9 | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 10 | 15.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 2.83 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 250 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 26.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.27% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.73% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 8 | 24.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 5 | 37.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 29.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 28 | 10.45% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 18 | 16.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 2.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 129 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 22.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 36.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 24.95% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 38.3% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 24.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 13.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 15.15% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 250 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 70.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 27.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 36.83% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.08% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.92% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.76 | 32.57 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.48 | 31.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.20% | 18.17% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 142 | 120 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 48.79% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 27.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.07% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.5 | 37.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.18 | 34.58 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.4% | 24.86% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 153 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 52.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.69% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 28.85% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.38% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.28 1 | 30.28 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.51 4 | 29.75 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 17.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 145 | 172 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 37.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.71 1 | 33.38 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.48 1 | 32.25 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.4% | 21.04% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 32 | 30% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 16.56% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.56% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.18 | 31.46 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.46 | 30.5 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 17.52% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 38 | 37.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 26.44% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 4.11% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Norton Hill Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1