- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
62 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 419
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Schools in BA21
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: BA21 is a postcode district in Somerset with 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2111 primary · 5 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All BA21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BA21
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BA21
11 in BA21, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 252
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 264
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Top Secondary Schools in BA21
5 in BA21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
185 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,003
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
141 first choices, 152 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 812
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
220 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Nurseries in BA21
7 in BA21, highest Ofsted grade first
Yeovil College Nursery
Yeovil, BA21 4DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Abbey Preschool
Yeovil, BA21 3SN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Discoveries : Yeovil
Yeovil, BA21 3EP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BA21
2 in BA21, by the school's Eduscope score
Fiveways Special School
Yeovil, BA21 5AZ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Fairmead School
Yeovil, BA21 4NZ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 152
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
Special Schools in BA21
2 in BA21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Fiveways Special School
Yeovil, BA21 5AZ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Fairmead School
Yeovil, BA21 4NZ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 152
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BA21, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good14
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BA21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BA21 has 21 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BA21
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BA21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BA21?
BA21 has 21 schools, including 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BA21?
The highest-ranked schools in BA21 on Eduscope are Preston CofE Primary School, Primrose Lane Primary School, Preston School Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in BA21?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in BA21 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.