Best Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
202 schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Key Facts
- There are 202 schools in Bath and North East Somerset, with 95.1% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset have 58.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 18,078 pupils across 78 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.24, Attainment 8 score of 50.86, and 54.0% achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Bath and North East Somerset, the pupil-teacher ratio is 21.17 in primary schools and 17.79 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £7,797 and £7,762 respectively, above the national average of £7,460.
Top Nurseries in Bath and North East Somerset
109 nurseries in Bath and North East Somerset
Top Primary Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
78 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset
King Edward's School
BA2 6HU
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,193
P/T Ratio–
Kingswood Preparatory School
Bath, BA1 5SD
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils479
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
14 secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Beechen Cliff School
Ofsted
Good
Bath, BA2 4RE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.45
Attainment 857.1
Eng+Maths83%
Pupils1,224
SG
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Ofsted
Good
Bath, BA2 8PA
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.42
Attainment 851.0
Eng+Maths70%
Pupils1,005
St Mark's CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Bath, BA1 6ND
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.74
Attainment 850.6
Eng+Maths57%
Pupils253
Writhlington School
Ofsted
Good
Radstock, BA3 3NQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.08
Attainment 846.5
Eng+Maths64%
Pupils925
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Bath and North East Somerset
1 sixth form colleges in Bath and North East Somerset
Top Special Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
1 special schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Top Independent Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
9 independent schools in Bath and North East Somerset
King Edward's School
BA2 6HU
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,193
P/T Ratio–
Kingswood Preparatory School
Bath, BA1 5SD
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils479
P/T Ratio–
Kingswood School
Bath, BA1 5RG
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils894
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Bath and North East Somerset has 202 schools, including 78 primary schools, 14 secondary schools, 109 nurseries, 9 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.19 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,396 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.