Norton Hill Academy
About Norton Hill Academy
Norton Hill Academy is a large mixed secondary school and sixth form in Bath and North East Somerset, a local authority where no state secondary school currently holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school ranks 7th out of 14 same-type schools in the area based on its Progress 8 score, placing it in the middle of the pack locally. Its top-performing peers in the LA are Hayesfield Girls School, St Mark's CofE School, and Beechen Cliff School, all of which sit above it in the rankings. With 1,765 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,718, the school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 433 applications for 268 places, with 260 first-preference offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.62, meaning competition for places is noticeable but not extreme. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Gordon Green.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 123 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:25
Source: nortonhillschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Norton Hill Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications