Compare Somerset Studio School and Somervale Secondary School and Writhlington School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Somerset Studio School (Secondary) in Radstock; Somervale Secondary School (Secondary) in Radstock; Writhlington School (Secondary) in Radstock — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Somerset Studio School, Somervale Secondary School and Writhlington School. They are secondary phase and studio schools and academy converter type located around Radstock, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Somerset Studio School), published Apr 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Writhlington School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 600, combined total ≈ 1,850, typical FSM 20–25%, range 20–25%–25–30%; all within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership trust.

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Attribute	Somerset Studio School BA3 3NQ	Somervale Secondary School BA3 2JD	Writhlington School BA3 3NQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Studio schools	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Radstock Somerset BA3 3NQ	Radstock Somerset BA3 2JD	Radstock Somerset BA3 3NQ
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Apr 2018	2 8 Feb 2013	2 9 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	300	839	1547
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership	Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership	Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Website	www.somersetstudioschool.com	www.somervaleschool.com	www.writhlington.org.uk
Telephone	01761438557	01761414276	01761433581
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Somerset Studio School

BA3 3NQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Studio schools
Location: Radstock
Somerset
BA3 3NQ
Ofsted: 2 23 Apr 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Website: www.somersetstudioschool.com
Telephone: 01761438557

Somervale Secondary School

BA3 2JD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Radstock
Somerset
BA3 2JD
Ofsted: 2 8 Feb 2013
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Website: www.somervaleschool.com
Telephone: 01761414276

Writhlington School

BA3 3NQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Radstock
Somerset
BA3 3NQ
Ofsted: 2 9 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Website: www.writhlington.org.uk
Telephone: 01761433581

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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