Dovecote School
Ta7 9nj · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
- Grammar
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 105
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private schools in Somerset
All 35 private schools in Somerset. Narrow them down, then shortlist up to four to compare.
Marchant Holliday School
Templecombe, BA8 0AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Boys
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 65
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Springmead Preparatory School
Somerset, BA11 6TA · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
- Faith school
- Has a nursery
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- –
3 Dimensions
Chard, TA20 3AJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 69
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Cambian Somerset School
Taunton, TA3 5PX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 44
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Chard School
Chard, TA20 1QA · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
- Faith school
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 58
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Chilton Bridge School
Ba22 8be · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Compton Dundon School
Somerset, TA11 6TE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 17
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Fromefield Manor School
Frome, BA11 2AB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 17
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Inaura School
Bridgwater, TA7 0RB · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
- Grammar
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
North Hill House
Frome, BA11 2HB · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 64
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Park House School
Taunton, TA2 7AX · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Petherton Park School
Somerset, TA6 6NA · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sedgemoor Manor School
Highbridge, TA9 4NP · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 95
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Silver Bridge School
Ta1 3dl · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 58
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Somerset Progressive School
Taunton, TA3 5RH · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 65
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Orchard School
Potters Bar, EN6 1AG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Wessex Lodge School
Frome, BA11 4LA · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Abbot's Way School
Ba6 9sr · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 39
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Levels School
Ta7 9qs · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 90
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Newbury Manor School
Frome, BA11 3RG · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- –
All Hallows School
Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
- Faith school
- Has a nursery
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Downside School
Radstock, BA3 4RJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
- Catholic
- Has a sixth form
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 249
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Yeovil, BA22 7JA · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 14
- ISI:Inspected
- Church of England
- Has a nursery
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 375
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Private schools35
- Good or Outstanding100%of graded schools ·
- Faith schools14 of 351 Catholic, 5 Church of England
- With a nursery class10take children from 2 or 3
The big picture
How Somerset's private schools spread out
Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.
Ofsted grades in Somerset
The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 24 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.
- Outstanding: 1 of 11
- Good: 10 of 11
- Requires improvement: 0 of 11
- Inadequate: 0 of 11
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in Somerset
Some are faith schools.
14 of the 35 private schools in Somerset have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.
Show schools with no religious characterCheck how old the Ofsted grade is.
Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.
Show Good or OutstandingList a school you're likely to get.
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About these schools
Private schools in Somerset, explained
There are 35 private schools in Somerset, teaching 8,149 children.
100% of the independent schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are in Somerset?
There are 35 private schools in Somerset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Somerset?
Somerset has 1 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 10 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How much do private schools in Somerset cost?
Fees for private schools in Somerset vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.