- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
38 first choices, 38 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 388
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Schools in BA9
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 6 schools and nurseries
In short: BA9 is a postcode district in Somerset with 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries62 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All BA9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BA9
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 BA9
2 in BA9, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results below the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 107
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
Top Secondary Schools in BA9
1 in BA9, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
52 first choices, 60 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 450
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
Nurseries in BA9
3 in BA9, highest Ofsted grade first
Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery
Wincanton, BA9 9HB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Sunbeams Pre-School
Wincanton, BA9 9EN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Balsam Nursery
Wincanton, BA9 9RU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BA9, 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.
- Good4
- 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 BA9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BA9 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 BA9
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 BA9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BA9?
BA9 has 6 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BA9?
The highest-ranked schools in BA9 on Eduscope are Wincanton Primary School, King Arthur's School, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary. 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 BA9?
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 BA9 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.