Governor Details

Contact Details:

MNSP The Sixth Form

Admin based at Norton Hill School

Charlton Road

Midsomer Norton

BA3 4AD

Telephone: 01761 402280

Email: sixthformadmin@msnsixth.com

Web: www.mnspsixthform.org.uk

Director of Sixth Form: Karen Ward (kward@msnsixth.com)

Enquiries to the Director’s Administrator: sjackson@msnsixth.com

Careers Advice: Kelly Barker-Starling (kbarker-starling@msnsixth.com)

Sixth Form Day for students: 8.50am -3.25pm (Morning registration at 8.50am)

Sixth Form Reception Opening Hours: 

Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8.30am - 4pm 

MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site):

Head Teacher Norton Hill School: Gordon Green

Enquiries to the Headteacher’s PA: kahmet@nortonhillschool.com

Chair of Governors: jennifer.barnes@msnpartnership.com

SENCO: Sixth Form - Kelly Barker- Starling (Main School - Rebecca Lewis)

Web: www.nortonhillschool.com

Careers Advice: Mike Serle

MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site):

Head Teacher Somervale School: Joanna Postlethwaite

Enquiries to the Headteacher’s PA: hjones@somervaleschool.com 

Chair of Governors: jennifer.barnes@msnpartnership.com

SENCO:  Sixth Form - Kelly Barker- Starling (Main School - Emily Harris)

Web: www.somervaleschool.com

Careers Advice: Sian Davis

Writhlington Campus:

Head Teacher Writhlington School: Keith Howard

Enquiries to the Headteacher’s PA: slock@writhlington.org.uk

Chair of Governors: Chris Dando

SENCO: Jo Newland

Web: www.writhlington.org.uk

Careers Advice: Sian Gunton

Somerset Studio School Campus:

Head Teacher: Bruce Hain

Enquiries to the Headteacher’s PA: mfryer@somersetstudioschool.com

Chair of Governors: Paul Bergin

SENCO: Tracey Hunt

Web: www.somersetstudioschool.com

Careers Advice: James Noott

Sixth Form Vision

The MNSP Sixth Form is an educational community that aspires for quality outcomes and experiences for all of our students. We have the highest aspirations and work to guarantee the best possible academic experience, combined with exciting and extensive enrichment opportunities. 

There is a purposeful atmosphere in our dedicated Post 16 Centre that encourages hard work and high attainment. Our committed and approachable team creates a supportive platform for young people to succeed both academically and personally. Our experienced tutors mentor each and every student, getting to know them as individuals,  so no-one gets lost in the crowd.

It is our mission to ensure that each and every student is prepared for life after Sixth Form, be that university, employment or a high level apprenticeship. We thrive on supporting our students’ aspirations and constantly aim to inspire, challenge and support them to achieve their goals. With their own hard work and the commitment of our team, our students achieve amazing things. 

Outside the classroom we offer a wealth of activities and societies for students to join. We provide our students with experiences they need to develop into confident young people who can make the most of life’s challenges and opportunities. 

MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site): https://www.nortonhillschool.com/about-us/vision-and-values.htm

MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site): https://www.somervaleschool.com/key-information/vision-values-and-aims.htm

Writhlington Campus: https://www.writhlington.org.uk/about-the-school/vision-and-values.htm

Somerset Studio School Campus: https://www.somersetstudioschool.com/our-school/our-vision-values

Equalities

The School’s Equalities Objectives, Access Policy Statement and details of how the School complies with the public sector equality duty and can be found here

Behaviour

Information about the School’s Behaviour Policy can be found here

Admissions

Information about the School’s Admissions Policy and Process can be found here

Exam and School Performance Data

The 2023 Exam Results for MNSP Sixth Form can be found here

MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site): https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/136335/norton-hill-academy/16-to-18 

MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site): https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/136311/somervale-secondary-school/16-to-18

Writhlington Campus: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137548/writhlington-school/16-to-18

Somerset Studio School: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/142125/somerset-studio-school/16-to-18

Please note that due to the Covid-19 disruption, there are no national school performance measures for 2019/20 and 2020/21. The 2018/19 Performance Tables for Hayesfield Girls’ School can be found here

Ofsted Reports

MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site):

Norton Hill School was inspected in March 2023 and received an overall judgement of 'Good', however there was deemed to be enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if there was to be a graded inspection. 

MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site): 

Somervale School was inspected in June 2022 and received an overall judgement of 'Good'. The school's most recent Ofsted Report can be found here.

Writhlington Campus: 

Writhlington School was inspected in September 2023  and received an overall judgement of 'Good'. The school's most recent Ofsted Report can be found here.

Somerset Studio School:

Somerset Studio School was inspected in March 2018 and received an overall judgement of 'Good'. The school's most recent Ofsted Report can be found here.

Curriculum Intent and Qualifications

The statement of intent for the curriculum offer at MNSP The Sixth Form and details on how the curriculum is implemented can be found here

Further information on courses provided at KS5 are found here and at Sixth Form here

Careers Programme

Details relating to the MNSP The Sixth Form’s Careers Programme can be found here

Statement on RSE Provision

Information about the Trust’s RSE Provision can be found here

Special Educational Needs

The MNSP Sixth Form’s SEN Policy can be found here
The SEND Report on use of SEND funding:

MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site): https://www.nortonhillschool.com/curriculum/special-educational-needs.htm

MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site): https://www.somervaleschool.com/curriculum-and-exams/sen.htm

Writhlington Campus: https://www.writhlington.org.uk/curriculum/special-educational-needs.htm

Somerset Studio School: https://www.somersetstudioschool.com/our-school/send

Post 16 Tuition Fund Statement

Charging and Remissions Policy

Information about the Academy’s Charging Policy can be found here
Information on Charging for school activities (Departmental advice for governing bodies, school leaders, school staff and local authorities) can be found here

Complaints Policy

Information about the School’s Complaints Policy can be found here

Whistleblowing Policy

Information about the Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy can be found here

Governance at MNSP The Sixth Form 

Information about the Governing Bodies for each of our campuses can be found here

MNSP Policies

Please use this link to view all Trust Policies and further information.

MNSP Trust Contact Details

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Registered Address:
Norton Hill Primary
Silver Street
Midsomer Norton
Bath
BA3 2UD
Tel: 01761 412557
Email the Clerk: scrane@msnpartnership.com

Web: www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com
Company No: 7365778

GDPR

MNSP Sixth Form has registered the following details with the ICO:
Data Protection Officer
Name: Mrs C Hobbs

Address
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Trust
Norton Hill Primary School
Silver Street
Midsomer Norton
BA3 2UD
Web: www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com
Email:chris.hobbs@msnpartnership.com
Telephone: (01761) 205630

Request For Copies

If you require a physical copy of any information on this website, please direct your request to your child’s Tutor, and it will be provided free-of-charge. Alternatively, please email: sjackson@msnsixth.com

Norton Hill & Somervale Schools

Jennifer Barnes

jennifer.barnes@msnpartnership.com

Mrs R Starr
Clerk to the Governors
c/o Norton Hill School
Charlton Road
Midsomer Norton
BA3 4AD

Writhlington School

Chris Dando

clerk@writhlington.org.uk

Mrs C Bamford
Clerk to Governors
c/o Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane
Writhlington
BA3 3NQ
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Somerset Studio School

Paul Bergin

clerk@mendipstudioschool.org.uk

Mrs C Bamford
Clerk to the Governors
c/o Mendip Studio School
Knobsbury Lane
Writhlington
BA3 4NQ