Midsomer Norton Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Midsomer Norton Primary School.

Radstock, BA32DR Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 February 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
High Street
Midsomer Norton
Radstock, BA32DR
Phone
1761412289
Website
midsomernortonprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144830
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2DR
Website
www.midsomernortonprimary.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
267
Free School Meals
27.4% (73 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.4 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 107.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
267 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for life"

Kindness Fairness Respect

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Dance Choir Gardening Martial Arts Lego

Facilities

Forest school area Field Playground Garden Sensory area (Comets Resource Base) High quality technology Bespoke provision

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum covering the National Curriculum Forest School and outdoor learning Curriculum drivers: culture, community and equality Resource Base curriculum adapted from the EYFS and National Curriculum with bespoke timetables Pupils access 50%–80% of learning in mainstream classes when possible

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club from 7am and after-school club until 6pm

SEND Provision

The Comets Resource Base is a specialist provision for pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD). All pupils attending the Resource Base have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP). Places are allocated through the BANES SEND team; the base is within Midsomer Norton Primary School and has spaces available.

Admissions Criteria

The Resource Base is a 10-place specialist provision for pupils in primary education. Places are applied for via the Local Authority SEND team (BANES City Council). Pupils must have an EHCP with a primary need of SPLD; spaces are currently available.

Financial Information

Sunbeams Nursery (Sunbeams) hourly rate from 1 September 2025 is £6.40 per hour for any additional hours beyond funded hours.

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