- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 135
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Schools in TA21
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: TA21 is a postcode district in Somerset with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1711 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All TA21 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in TA21
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 TA21
11 in TA21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 46
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.7
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
22 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 271
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Top Secondary Schools in TA21
2 in TA21, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
201 first choices, 192 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 861
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Nurseries in TA21
5 in TA21, highest Ofsted grade first
Bouncy Bear Childcare
Wellington, TA21 8NE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Court Fields Pre School
Wellington, TA21 8SW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blackdown Children's Day Nursery
Wellington, TA21 9PH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in TA21
1 in TA21, by the school's Eduscope score
Wellington School
Wellington, TA21 8NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 20
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 776
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in TA21
1 in TA21. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Wellington School
Wellington, TA21 8NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 20
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 776
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in TA21, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in TA21 sit in 2 council areas. 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 TA21 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
TA21 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 TA21
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 TA21
Nearby areas
How many schools are in TA21?
TA21 has 17 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 5 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 TA21?
The highest-ranked schools in TA21 on Eduscope are West Buckland Primary School, Stawley Primary School, Wellesley Park 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 TA21?
There is 1 independent school in TA21. 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 TA21?
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 TA21 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.