How many pupils does Writhlington School have?

Writhlington School has 925 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Writhlington School's Ofsted rating?

Writhlington School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2023).

How does Writhlington School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Writhlington School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.5 in 2025/26.

Is Writhlington School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Writhlington School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Writhlington School?

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

Writhlington School

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

Good

Inspected 27 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

42.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

925

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Writhlington School

Writhlington School is an academy converter in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 925 pupils on roll. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.5 (2025/26). 25.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 925 / 1,547 (60%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

25.6%

Free school meals

4.4%

EAL

3.8%

SEN support

15.8%

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)

42.5

Attainment 8

150 pupils

33.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.3%

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)

A-level average grade

28 students

7.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

67%

To higher education

33%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

26.3%

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.

52.75

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

12.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

£51,738

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,264 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£7,720

Spend per pupil

£7,816

Income per pupil

54%

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: 01761433581
Headteacher: Keith Howard
Website: http://www.writhlington.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Writhlington School?: Writhlington School is an academy converter in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Writhlington School have?: Writhlington School has 925 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Writhlington School's Ofsted rating?: Writhlington School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2023).
How does Writhlington School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Writhlington School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.5 in 2025/26.
Is Writhlington School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Writhlington School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Writhlington School?: Writhlington School is located at Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3NQ.

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