Midsomer Norton Primary School, Radstock
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely inclusive school where every child is known and valued. Staff are caring and responsive to individual needs, which helps all pupils - especially those who need extra support - thrive both academically and socially. The school offers a rich range of experiences beyond the classroom, from museum visits to dance festivals, helping children develop confidence and discover their talents.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive approach with excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Effective safeguarding with an open, positive culture where pupils feel safe
- Strong attendance rates and positive behaviour, with a calm learning environment
- Warm relationships between staff and pupils that foster a sense of belonging
- Broad, well-structured curriculum with good use of real-world learning experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of early writing means some pupils do not develop fluency by end of key stage 1
- Progress is not consistently strong across all year groups, with some pupils not mastering key skills
- Leaders need to tighten how they check the impact of their work to ensure standards improve consistently
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, helping pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance Umbrella festival, sports events, cross-country, dancing, football, climbing, art trails, singing in local venues, outdoor learning activities, museums, libraries, farm visits, local historical site visits
Midsomer Norton Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has a strong commitment to helping all learners, including those with special educational needs, succeed academically and personally.
At a Glance
26.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 88%. Maths has improved from 68% to 81%. Writing has declined from 84% to 78%.
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
256 pupils
315 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Radstock
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Radstock
Admissions Demand - Bath and North East Somerset
Places available
2,228
Applications
1,659
Got 1st preference
95.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Bath and North East Somerset (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.63231%
Overall absence
13.39713%
Persistent absence
209
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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