SchoolScoresSomerset Studio School
Studio school · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, BA3 3NQ
01761 438557 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 March 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Radstock comparisons use the 3 of its 4 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Radstock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 86% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 98% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 63% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 50% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Radstock figures pool parents at the Radstock schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
13% — 36 points below the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 33 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 13% | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 30.5 | 47.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
29 pupils in this year group.
86% — 9 points below the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 34% | 48% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 10% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | – | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | – | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 35.3 | 35 |
"Not published": No pupils were entered.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
30 students in this year group.
90% — 7 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 90% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 60% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 75% | 90% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
31 students in this year group.
23% — 37 points below the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 37 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 23% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 22% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 63% | 23% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bath and North East Somerset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.9% | 19.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.6% | 14.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 7.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Lower than 1% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Lower than 0% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 56.8% | 22.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 41.3 | 20.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Lower than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.72% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Higher than 23% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Higher than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Radstock. Higher than 24% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Writhlington School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norton Hill Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Somervale Secondary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Somerset Studio School's Ofsted rating?
Somerset Studio School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 March 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Somerset Studio School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 13% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 33 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Somerset Studio School?
80% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Somerset Studio School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142125.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.