Norton Hill Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Norton Hill Academy
Address: Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton
Town/City: Radstock
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA3 4AD
Telephone Number: 01761 412557
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • 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.