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Somerset Studio School is a non-selective free school. It has about 130 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In March 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Writhlington School, Norton Hill Academy, Somervale Secondary School, Beechen Cliff School and Hayesfield Girls School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Attendance, Progress and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Writhlington School | |
| 2.1 | Norton Hill Academy | |
| 2.4 | Somervale Secondary School | |
| 5.0 | Saint Gregory's Catholic College | |
| 6.0 | Frome Community College | |
| 6.6 | Beechen Cliff School | |
| 6.6 | Hayesfield Girls School | |
| 6.6 | Ralph Allen School | |
| 7.4 | Oldfield School | |
| 8.3 | Whitstone | |
| 8.5 | St Mark's CofE School | |
| 8.7 | St Laurence School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is poor, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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