- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
26 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.4
Schools in BA5
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: BA5 is a postcode district in Somerset with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1811 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All BA5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BA5
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 BA5
11 in BA5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
9 first choices, 9 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 55
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
3 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 44
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.6
Top Secondary Schools in BA5
2 in BA5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
193 first choices, 197 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 1,362
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Nurseries in BA5
6 in BA5, highest Ofsted grade first
Cuddles & Care Children's Day Nursery
Wells, BA5 1UA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Explorers Day Nursery
Wells, BA5 3LQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Horrington House Pre School
Wells, BA5 3EB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BA5
2 in BA5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
193 first choices, 197 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 1,362
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Wells Cathedral School
Wells, BA5 2ST · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 670
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BA5
1 in BA5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Wells Cathedral School
Wells, BA5 2ST · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 670
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BA5, 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.
- Good11
- Requires improvement2
- 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 BA5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BA5 has 18 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 BA5
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 BA5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BA5?
BA5 has 18 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BA5?
The highest-ranked schools in BA5 on Eduscope are St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School, St Lawrence's CofE Primary School, The Blue 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 BA5?
There is 1 independent school in BA5. 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 BA5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in BA5 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.