Norton Hill Academy
School Name: Norton Hill Academy Address: Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton Town/City: Radstock County: Somerset Postcode: BA3 4AD Telephone Number: 01761 412557 Website: http://www.nortonhillschool.com
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2010 Trust: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Sponsor: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Headteacher: Mr Gordon Green
Capacity: 1718
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1757 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.2%
URN: 136335
DfE Number: 800/4128
UKPRN: 10031920
UPRN: 200002907568
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bath and North East Somerset (E06000022)
Constituency: Frome and East Somerset (E14001241)
Electoral Ward: Midsomer Norton Redfield (E05012476)
Easting & Northing: 366551E, 153628N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 53.19" N 2° 28' 51.02" W
Plus Code: 9C3V7GJ9+HM
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Lisa Ainsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
- Kelly Antonowicz - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
- Mr Steve Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 May 2026.
- Nicola Cunnington - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
- Mr Mike Fitzpatrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
- Mr Lukas Gentle - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
- Mr Gordon Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Tom Hockaday - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 June 2027.
- Mr Jools Horton-Lakins - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
- Jo Long - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
- Mrs Tonia Lovell - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2029.
- Rosie O'rourke - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
- Ms Joanna Postlethwaite - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Leah Sheppard - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
- Mr Anthony Thornton - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2030.
- Emily Jade Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
- Mr Alun Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 July 2027.