- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 258
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Schools in TA6
A postcode district in Somerset
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: TA6 is a postcode district in Somerset with 16 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3516 primary · 6 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All TA6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in TA6
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 TA6
16 in TA6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 407
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
79 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Top Secondary Schools in TA6
6 in TA6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
190 first choices, 211 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
227 first choices, 198 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 990
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results close to the England average.
177 first choices, 195 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 1,014
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Nurseries in TA6
16 in TA6, highest Ofsted grade first
Bridgwater College Childcare Centre
Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Butterflies Day Nursery @ Bowerlane
Bridgwater, TA6 4TY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Butterflies Day Nursery @ Woodlands
Bridgwater, TA6 4FJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in TA6
1 in TA6, by the school's Eduscope score
Polden Bower School
Bridgwater, TA6 4GU · 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
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 260
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.2
Special Schools in TA6
2 in TA6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Petherton Park School
Somerset, TA6 6NA · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Polden Bower School
Bridgwater, TA6 4GU · 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
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 260
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.2
Private Schools in TA6
1 in TA6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Petherton Park School
Somerset, TA6 6NA · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in TA6, 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
- Good23
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet10
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 TA6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
TA6 has 35 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 TA6
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 TA6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in TA6?
TA6 has 35 schools, including 16 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 16 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 TA6?
The highest-ranked schools in TA6 on Eduscope are Northgate Primary School, Somerset Bridge Primary School, St John and St Francis Church 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 TA6?
There is 1 independent school in TA6, 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 TA6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in TA6 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.