We are oversubscribed in all year groups so it may not be possible to offer a place, however an application can be made at any time throughout the academic year for any year group. The chances of obtaining a place are stronger if you are living in our catchment area, although this is still not guaranteed.  Our catchment area can be seen by clicking here

• the area of Norton-Radstock known as “Westfield”
• the villages of Clutton, Farmborough, Farrington Gurney, Hallatrow and High Littleton (our catchment does not include Temple Cloud).

Once the school has received a completed in year application form the outcome in writing should be received within 15 school days, however, we aim to issue a decision within 10 school days of receiving a completed application.  Applications are not processed when schools are closed.

If you wish to make an application please click here to downoad an application form.

Please note that we will not accept applications for entrance into Year 11 at any time of the academic year, due to the fact that GCSEs consist of modules undertaken over a 2 year period. It is exceptionally unlikely that an exact match of subjects and modules could be made between different schools and therefore the pupil’s chances of success are extremely low. If possible, we would strongly recommend completing Year 11 at an existing school and considering Midsomer Norton Sixth Form from Year 12.

Appeal guidelines

If an application is refused, parents have the right to appeal against the decision to an Independent Appeals Panel. Please send your appeal to the Head's PA via enquiries@nortonhillschool.mnsp.org.uk who will action an Independent Appeals Panel hearing. The appeals form can be found here.

You should receieve a decision within 30 school days of lodging your appeal form.  School days exclude weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.  Here is the standard timeline: