Writhlington School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, BA3 3NQ
Headteacher · Mr Duncan Powell
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Key facts
Pupils894Capacity 1,547
OfstedGoodInspected 27 September 2023
TrustMidsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Free school meals26.9%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 27 September 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Bath and North East Somerset council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Bath and North East SomersetNearby schools for the same ages
- Somerset Studio School0.1 mi
- Norton Hill Academy2.2 mi
- Somervale Secondary School2.4 mi
- Saint Gregory's Catholic College5.1 mi
- Oakfield Academy5.7 mi