- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
33 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Schools in BA3
A postcode district in Bath and North East Somerset
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: BA3 is a postcode district in Bath and North East Somerset with 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3520 primary · 6 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All BA3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BA3
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 BA3
20 in BA3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
8 first choices, 11 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 105
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Top Secondary Schools in BA3
6 in BA3, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
303 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,757
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
103 first choices, 120 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 781
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
147 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 894
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Nurseries in BA3
9 in BA3, highest Ofsted grade first
Free Rangers Forest School Nursery
Radstock, BA3 2BW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Teddy Bear Nursery
Radstock, BA3 4NL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BA3
6 in BA3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
303 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,757
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
103 first choices, 120 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 781
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
147 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 894
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Special Schools in BA3
3 in BA3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Fosse Way School
Bath, BA3 3AL · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.1%
- Pupils
- 232
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.3
Finding Futures
Radstock, BA3 3AL · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The Universal Farm
Midsomer Norton, BA3 2BW · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 7
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in BA3
2 in BA3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Downside School
Radstock, BA3 4RJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
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
- –
The Universal Farm
Midsomer Norton, BA3 2BW · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 7
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BA3, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good20
- Requires improvement3
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in BA3 sit in 2 council areas. 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 BA3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BA3 has 35 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 BA3
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 BA3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BA3?
BA3 has 35 schools, including 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 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 BA3?
The highest-ranked schools in BA3 on Eduscope are Norton Hill Academy, St Vigor & St John Church School, Longvernal Primary School. 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 many private schools are in BA3?
There are 2 independent schools in BA3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BA3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BA3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in BA3 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.