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Somervale Secondary School
Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2JD
Somervale Secondary School is a non-selective academy. It has about 710 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Norton Hill Academy, Writhlington School, Somerset Studio School, Hayesfield Girls School and Beechen Cliff School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Sixth form and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Destinations.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Norton Hill Academy | |
| 2.4 | Writhlington School | |
| 2.4 | Somerset Studio School | |
| 6.6 | Saint Gregory's Catholic College | |
| 7.0 | Whitstone | |
| 7.8 | Chew Valley School | |
| 8.1 | Hayesfield Girls School | |
| 8.1 | Frome Community College | |
| 8.2 | Beechen Cliff School | |
| 8.3 | Oldfield School | |
| 8.5 | Ralph Allen School | |
| 8.6 | Wellsway School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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