- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 109
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Schools in BA8
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 6 schools and nurseries
In short: BA8 is a postcode district in Somerset with 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries64 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All BA8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BA8
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 BA8
4 in BA8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
12 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1150%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.6%
- Pupils
- 93
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas
Results below the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 92
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Secondary Schools in BA8
1 in BA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Marchant Holliday School
Templecombe, BA8 0AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
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
- –
Nurseries in BA8
2 in BA8, highest Ofsted grade first
Explorers PreSchool
Henstridge, BA8 0QD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sticky Fingers Pre-School
Templecombe, BA8 0HP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in BA8
1 in BA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Marchant Holliday School
Templecombe, BA8 0AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
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
- –
Private Schools in BA8
1 in BA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Marchant Holliday School
Templecombe, BA8 0AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
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 map
See them as a listEvery school in BA8, 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
- Good4
- Not graded yet1
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 BA8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BA8 has 6 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 BA8
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 BA8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BA8?
BA8 has 6 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 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 BA8?
The highest-ranked schools in BA8 on Eduscope are Abbas and Templecombe Church School, Horsington Church School, St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge. 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 BA8?
There is 1 independent school in BA8, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in BA8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in BA8 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.