How many pupils does Somerset Studio School have?

Somerset Studio School has 138 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Somerset Studio School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Somerset Studio School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.4 in 2025/26.

Is Somerset Studio School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Somerset Studio School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Somerset Studio School?

Somerset Studio School is located at Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3NQ.

Somerset Studio School

Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3NQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

32.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

14–19

Ages

138

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Studio schools

Type

About Somerset Studio School

Somerset Studio School is a studio school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 138 pupils on roll. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.4 (2025/26). 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset →
School Type: Studio schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 14–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 138 / 250 (55%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.7%

Free school meals

EAL

7.3%

SEN support

32.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

32.4

Attainment 8

37 pupils

16.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

40.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

23%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

66%

Stayed in education

10%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

16.1%

Overall absence

56.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.85

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

14.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.3 vs 2023/24

1.47

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

£50,349

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,521 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,454

Spend per pupil

£9,475

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3NQ
Phone: 01761438557
Headteacher: Bruce Hain
Website: www.somersetstudioschool.com

Academy Trust

MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Somerset Studio School?: Somerset Studio School is a studio school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 14–19.
How many pupils does Somerset Studio School have?: Somerset Studio School has 138 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Somerset Studio School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Somerset Studio School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.4 in 2025/26.
Is Somerset Studio School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Somerset Studio School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Somerset Studio School?: Somerset Studio School is located at Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3NQ.

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