Norton Hill Primary School vs Somervale Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 911 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Hill Primary School
Midsomer Norton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
337 students
Somervale Secondary School
Radstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
781 students
| Measure | Norton Hill Primary School Midsomer Norton, South West | Somervale Secondary School Radstock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 1,695 | #186 of 402 |
| National rank | #329 of 15,697 | #1899 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 337 | 781 |
| Pupils on roll | 337 | 781 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 53.5% | 93.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Midsomer Norton | Radstock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.nortonhillprimary.com/ | www.somervaleschool.com |
The verdict
- •Norton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 51.6).
- •Somervale Secondary School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 337.
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 Primary School better than Somervale Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton Hill Primary School ranks higher (94.9 vs 51.6 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 Primary School and Somervale Secondary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Midsomer Norton and Radstock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Hill Primary School: 337. Somervale Secondary School: 781. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Hill Primary School and Somervale Secondary School rank in South West?
Norton Hill Primary School is 28th of 1,695 and Somervale Secondary School is 186th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).