Contact Details:
MNSP The Sixth Form
Admin based at Norton Hill School
Charlton Road
Midsomer Norton
BA3 4AD
Telephone: 01761 402280
Email: sixthformadmin@6thform.mnsp.org.uk
Web: https://www.mnspsixthform.org.uk
Director of Sixth Form: Karen Ward
Careers Advice: Rosa Harriss
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
Email - enquiries@nortonhillschool.mnsp.org.uk
Chair of Governors: Alun Williams. Contact via the clerk Vicky Harmer.
SENCO: Sixth Form - Rosa Harriss (Main School - Rebecca Lewis)
Careers Advice: Wayne Davis
MSN Sixth Campus (Somervale Site):
Head Teacher Somervale School: Mrs Postlethwaite
Email - enquiries@somervaleschool.com
Chair of Governors: Alun Williams. Contact via the clerk Vicky Harmer.
SENCO: Sixth Form - Rosa Harriss (Main School - Ms Harris)
Careers Lead: Sian Davis
Writhlington Campus:
Head Teacher: Duncan Powell
Chair of Governors: Chris Dando
SENCO: Jo Newland
Website: https://www.writhlington.org.uk/
Careers Lead: Mrs Gunton
Somerset Studio School Campus:
Head Teacher: Bruce Hain
Chair of Governors: Paul Bergin
SENCO: Tracey Hunt
Web: www.somersetstudioschool.com
Careers Lead: Marcos Garcia
Sixth Form Vision
Link to MSN Sixth vision statement
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
Details of how the School complies with the public sector equality duty are contained in the following documents:
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 2025 Exam Results for MNSP Sixth Form can be found here
School Performance tables 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
Ofsted Reports
MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site): Was inspected 8th October 2024 and received a judgement that was Outstanding. The most recent report can be found here.
Norton Hill School was inspected in October 2024 and received an overall judgement of 'Good', however Behaviour amd Attitudes and Personal Development, as well as Sixth Form provision were all judged to be Outstanding.
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 Campus:
Somerset Studio School was inspected in January 2024 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
Information about the Sixth Form's RSE curriculum can be found here.
Special Educational Needs
The MNSP SEN Policy can be found here
The SEND Report on use of SEND funding:
MSN Sixth Campus (Norton Hill Site): https://www.nortonhillschool.com/parentscarers/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
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qp8GwXlKZW8Al1k-r6HP5hnq1qzFh3sSkkaSSpxiKC8/edit?usp=sharing
BDC Subcontracting Statement
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GSAU6VH-STw6AYzKHnNqT9CqemYyJbtQoU1V545LY3I/edit?usp=sharing
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
MNSP Sixth is part of the Midsomer norton Schools Partnership.
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Registered Address:
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Head Office
Knobsbury Lane
Writhlington
Radstock
BA3 3NQ
Tel: 01761 205628
Email the Clerk: headoffice@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:
MNSP Head Office
Knobsbury Lane
Writhlington
Radstock
BA3 3NQ
Web: www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com
Email:dpo@msnpartnership.com
Telephone: (01761) 205628
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, Sixth Form contact details can be found here.