Longvernal Primary School vs Norton Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longvernal Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
203 students
Norton Hill Academy
Radstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,757 students
| Measure | Longvernal Primary School Radstock, South West | Norton Hill Academy Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #154 of 1,695 | #71 of 402 |
| National rank | #1600 of 15,697 | #921 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 203 | 1,757 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,757 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.9 |
| town | Radstock | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.longvernal.com | www.nortonhillschool.com |
The verdict
- •Longvernal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 72.3).
- •Norton Hill Academy is the larger school with 1,757 students compared with 203.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Longvernal Primary School better than Norton Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Longvernal Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 72.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Longvernal Primary School and Norton Hill Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longvernal Primary School: 203. Norton Hill Academy: 1,757. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longvernal Primary School and Norton Hill Academy rank in South West?
Longvernal Primary School is 154th of 1,695 and Norton Hill Academy is 71st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).