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Midsomer Norton Primary School

Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2DRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#5,060
of 13,686 nationally

About Midsomer Norton Primary School

Midsomer Norton Primary School sits within the Bath and North East Somerset local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11. Among the 52 primary schools in the LA, it ranks 18th, placing it comfortably in the top half of local schools. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are Freshford Church School, St Julian's Church School, and Shoscombe Church School, all of which are church schools with higher ranking scores. Midsomer Norton itself has no religious character, which may appeal to families seeking a non-denominational setting. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Norton Hill Primary School, just 1.3 km away. With 270 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is not yet full, but it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, receiving 64 applications for 23 places — an oversubscription ratio of 2.78. All 22 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Street, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 2DR
HeadteacherAlun Randell
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Number of Pupils270
Free School Meals (FSM)24.4%
School Capacity270 / 315 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballNetballAthleticsCricketTennisSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningChoirArt ClubChessScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:00-08:35

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: midsomernortonprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Midsomer Norton Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.