Somerset Studio School is a secondary school in Radstock, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a studio schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Somerset Studio School currently has around 138 pupils on roll, which is about 55% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.2% boys and 42.8% girls. Around 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 17.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 47.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 66% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, BA3 3NQ |
| Website: | www.somersetstudioschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01761438557 |
| School Type: | Studio schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Bruce Hain |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142125 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/03/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 250 |
| Number of Pupils: | 138 |
| Number of Boys: | 79 |
| Number of Girls: | 59 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 47.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.80% | 128 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Old Road , Writhlington BA3 3NG | - not rated | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Old Road , Writhlington BA3 3NG | - not rated | 401 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church School Kilmersdon Road , BA3 3QH | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary Kilmersdon Road , Radstock BA3 3QH | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Junior School Kilmersdon Road , BA3 3QH | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Studio School Knobsbury Lane , BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | - not rated | 127 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Writhlington School Knobsbury Lane , Writhlington BA3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Radstock College South Hill Park , BA3 3RW | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop School Frome Road , Writhlington BA3 3LL | - not rated | 375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Frome Road , Writhlington BA3 3LL | - not rated | 375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fosse Way School Longfellow Road , Radstock BA3 3AL | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finding Futures Longfellow Road , BA3 3AL | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.