Norton Hill Academy vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 614 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Hill Academy
Radstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,757 students
St John's CofE Primary School
Radstock · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
| Measure | Norton Hill Academy Radstock, South West | St John's CofE Primary School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 402 | #732 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #921 of 4,090 | #6893 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,757 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,757 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.nortonhillschool.com | www.stjohnsmsn.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norton Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 55.1).
- •Norton Hill Academy is the larger school with 1,757 students compared with 382.
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 Norton Hill Academy better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Hill Academy ranks higher (72.3 vs 55.1 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 Norton Hill Academy and St John's CofE Primary School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Radstock and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Hill Academy: 1,757. St John's CofE Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Hill Academy and St John's CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Norton Hill Academy is 71st of 402 and St John's CofE Primary School is 732nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).