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Somerset Studio School Catchment Area

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

Somerset Studio School is a studio s secondary school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 138 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

138

Pupils

250

Capacity

55%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Somerset Studio School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Somerset Studio School?

The catchment area for Somerset Studio School 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.

Secondary school places at Somerset Studio School are allocated by Bath and North East Somerset using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

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 →

Somerset Studio School: 250 places, 55% filled: places available

Somerset Studio School has a published admission number of 250 places. 138 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% full, the school currently has headroom below its 250 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. 23.1% of pupils at Somerset Studio School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bath and North East Somerset.

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 →

Somerset Studio School: School Information

Full address
Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, BA3 3NQ
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
School type
Studio schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Free school meals
23.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142125

Other Secondary Schools in Radstock

If Somerset Studio School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Radstock are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Somerset Studio 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Somerset Studio School

What is the catchment area for Somerset Studio School?

The catchment area for Somerset Studio School 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 Somerset Studio School oversubscribed?

Somerset Studio School has a capacity of 250 places and currently has 138 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bath and North East Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Somerset Studio School?

Admission to Somerset Studio 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 Somerset Studio School cover?

Somerset Studio School is a secondary school in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Somerset Studio School?

Somerset Studio School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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