- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
15 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 89
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Schools in BA4
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: BA4 is a postcode district in Somerset with 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries179 primary · 2 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All BA4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BA4
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 BA4
9 in BA4, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results close to the England average.
24 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 176
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.8%
- Pupils
- 161
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Top Secondary Schools in BA4
2 in BA4, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results below the England average.
95 first choices, 95 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 545
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Nurseries in BA4
7 in BA4, highest Ofsted grade first
Pilton Pre-School
Pilton, BA4 4DH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cranmore & Doulting Preschool
Shepton Mallet, BA4 4QJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
First Steps Day Nursery
Shepton Mallet, BA4 5QT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BA4
1 in BA4, by the school's Eduscope score
The Mendip School
Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ · 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
- 39.1%
- Pupils
- 151
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.7
Special Schools in BA4
1 in BA4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Mendip School
Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FZ · 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
- 39.1%
- Pupils
- 151
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.7
Private Schools in BA4
1 in BA4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
All Hallows School
Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 13
- ISI:Inspected
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
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BA4, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
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 BA4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BA4 has 17 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 BA4
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 BA4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BA4?
BA4 has 17 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BA4?
The highest-ranked schools in BA4 on Eduscope are Ditcheat Primary School, St Aldhelms Church School, Upton Noble CofE VC 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 BA4?
There is 1 independent school in BA4. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BA4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in BA4 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.