Best Primary Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
78 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Bath and North East Somerset, 78 primary schools educate 18,078 pupils, accounting for 38.6% of all schools in the area.
- Ofsted ratings in Bath and North East Somerset show 95.1% of primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 6 Outstanding and 33 Good out of 41 inspected.
- Primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.17, with spending per pupil at £7,797, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- At KS2, 58.6% of pupils in Bath and North East Somerset meet the expected standard, with 14.0% eligible for free school meals and a persistent absence rate of 12.3%.
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–
MC
Monkton Combe School
Bath, BA2 7HG
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils644
P/T Ratio–
PP
Prior Park College
BA2 5AH
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils563
P/T Ratio–
Royal High School GDST
BA1 5SZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils551
P/T Ratio–
TP
The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College
Bath, BA2 4LT
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils231
P/T Ratio–
Two Rivers Church of England Primary
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bristol, BS31 1GE
Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.0%
Pupils163
P/T Ratio17.3
Swainswick Church School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bath, BA1 8DB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.0%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio12.8
Norton Hill Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UD
Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.8%
Pupils263
P/T Ratio25.9
Pensford Primary School
Bristol, BS39 4AA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence5.1%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio20.2
St Julian's Church School
Bath, BA2 8QS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected91%
Absence4.3%
Pupils112
P/T Ratio21.5
Saltford CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bristol, BS31 3DW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence3.7%
Pupils423
P/T Ratio23.3
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bath, BA2 0JR
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence3.7%
Pupils155
P/T Ratio17.4
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Bath, BA2 2BN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence4.8%
Pupils277
P/T Ratio26.1
Whitchurch Primary School
Bristol, BS14 0PT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence7.0%
Pupils224
P/T Ratio20.0
Ubley Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bristol, BS40 6PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.3%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio16.6
High Littleton CofE VC Primary School
Bristol, BS39 6HF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence3.9%
Pupils185
P/T Ratio22.0
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 78 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,797 | £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.