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Somerset Studio School
Radstock·South West·Studio School
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Somerset Studio School is a secondary studio school in Radstock, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this studio school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Somerset Studio School has a Progress 8 score of -0.31 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 40.4, 48% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 39.5%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 17.1%.
After leaving Somerset Studio School, student destinations include 16% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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Somerset Studio School has a Progress 8 score of -0.31, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 40.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
48% of students at Somerset Studio School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Somerset Studio School achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Somerset Studio School has an overall absence rate of 17.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Somerset Studio School is 39.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Somerset Studio School, 16% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Somerset Studio School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Somerset Studio School is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Somerset Studio School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
58/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
35/mo
60% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.7
Bus Stops
7
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.