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Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College
- Secondary
- Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD
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| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well. Attainment has been above average since the previous inspection.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave very well in lessons and around the school. They are polite, respectful and feel safe.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge. Most use questioning effectively to engage all students.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders rigorously check on the quality of teaching. Teachers are accountable for students鈥� progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is typically good and some is outstanding, but some still requires improvement, especially in mathematics.
Communication: Leaders respond quickly to parents鈥� and carers鈥� concerns and provide individual support.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents believe the school keeps their children safe.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through various channels including Parent View responses.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pastoral staff respond quickly to concerns and provide individual support for students.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective action has been taken to tackle inadequate teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High-quality care is provided by the pastoral system. Attendance has improved since the last inspection.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular activities promote students' social and cultural development well.
Career Counselling Services: Students are provided with good information and guidance about their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form is good. Students make good progress as a result of good or better teaching.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers and other adults support students who are disabled or who have special educational needs well.
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Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 773 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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B-
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B-
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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 | 19.6 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 48% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 33.30% | - | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 43% | 29.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 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 | 44% | 22.78% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 14.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 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 | 93% | 92.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 85 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.29% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 26.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 41.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 45.6 | 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 | 41% | 33.26% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 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 | 30% | 22.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 12.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.87% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 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 | 90% | 90% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 67 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 84.35% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 23.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 40.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.56 | 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 | 50.3 | 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 | 42% 13 | 23.27% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 21 | 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 | 55% | 22.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 14 | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 13 | 15.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 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 | 91% | 88.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 79 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 81.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 26.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.27% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 44 | 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 | 29% 5 | 24.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 13 | 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 | 63% | 29.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 5 | 10.45% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 11 | 16.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 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 | 90% | 87.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 129 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 22.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 36.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 43.8 | 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 | 34% | 24.95% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 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 | 43% | 24.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 13.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 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 | 95% | 87.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 70.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 27.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 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 | 8% | 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 | 41.46 | 32.57 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.33 | 31.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.30% | 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 | 32 | 120 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 48.79% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 27.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 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 | 30.59 | 37.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 34.58 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 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 | 20 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 52.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.69% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 56% | 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 | 27.00 | 30.28 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.00 | 29.75 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.6% | 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 | 34 | 172 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 8.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 48% | 37.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 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 | 27.36 | 33.38 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 32.25 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 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 | - | 30% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.56% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 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 | 27.31 | 31.46 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.5 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 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 | 13 | 37.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 26.44% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.11% | 4.23% |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Somervale School Specialist Media Arts College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
