Norton Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Norton Hill Primary School is a free s primary school in Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 263 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
263
Pupils
630
Capacity
42%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Norton Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Norton Hill Primary School?
The catchment area for Norton Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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.
The catchment area for Norton Hill Primary School is set by Bath and North East Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 Primary School: 630 places, 42% filled: places available
Norton Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 263 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 42%. At 42% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Midsomer Norton.
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 Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UD
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143915
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Norton Hill Primary School 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Norton Hill Primary School
What is the catchment area for Norton Hill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Norton Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Bath and North East Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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 Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Norton Hill Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 263 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bath and North East Somerset.
What is the admissions policy for Norton Hill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Norton Hill Primary School 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 Primary School cover? ▾
Norton Hill Primary School is a primary school in Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Norton Hill Primary School? ▾
Norton Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.