- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
59 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 401
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Schools in BS48
A postcode district in North Somerset
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: BS48 is a postcode district in North Somerset with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2511 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All BS48 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BS48
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 BS48
11 in BS48, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 230
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 227
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Top Secondary Schools in BS48
4 in BS48, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
276 first choices, 263 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,595
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 197 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Nurseries in BS48
12 in BS48, highest Ofsted grade first
Red Bus Nursery & Pre-School
Bristol, BS48 1UL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bertie's Nursery
Bristol, BS48 1PF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Charlton Nursery
Bristol, BS48 3QX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BS48
3 in BS48, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
276 first choices, 263 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.9%
- Pupils
- 1,595
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
190 first choices, 197 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Ravenswood School
Bristol, BS48 2NN · Special · 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
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 140
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Special Schools in BS48
2 in BS48. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Lime Hills Academy
Nailsea, BS48 2NN · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 22.0%
- Pupils
- 57
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.2
Ravenswood School
Bristol, BS48 2NN · Special · 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
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 140
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Private Schools in BS48
1 in BS48. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Downs Preparatory School
Bristol, BS48 1PF · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 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
- 243
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BS48, 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
- Good18
- Not graded yet6
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 BS48 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BS48 has 25 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 BS48
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 BS48
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BS48?
BS48 has 25 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 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 BS48?
The highest-ranked schools in BS48 on Eduscope are Backwell School, Golden Valley Primary School, Backwell Church of England Junior 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 BS48?
There is 1 independent school in BS48. 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 BS48?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in BS48 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.