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Norton Hill Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Norton Hill Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1765 pupils, and a capacity of 1718 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,765

Pupils

1,718

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Norton Hill Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Norton Hill Academy?

The catchment area for Norton Hill Academy is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Norton Hill Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bath and North East Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1765 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1718 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Bath and North East Somerset publishes the 2027 Norton Hill Academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bath and North East Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bath and North East Somerset catchment area documents →

Norton Hill Academy: at or above its 1718 place limit

Norton Hill Academy has a published admission number of 1718 places. 1765 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1718 places. Bath and North East Somerset allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Radstock.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bath and North East Somerset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bath and North East Somerset school admissions →

Norton Hill Academy: School Information

Full address
Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 4AD
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136335

Other Secondary Schools in Radstock

If Norton Hill Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Radstock are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Norton Hill Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Norton Hill Academy

What is the catchment area for Norton Hill Academy?

The catchment area for Norton Hill Academy is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bath and North East Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Norton Hill Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Norton Hill Academy currently has 1765 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1718 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Norton Hill Academy?

Admission to Norton Hill Academy is managed by Bath and North East Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Norton Hill Academy cover?

Norton Hill Academy is a secondary school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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