Best Catholic Schools in Somerset
9 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Somerset, there are 9 Roman Catholic schools, accounting for 1.8% of all schools, which is below the national average of 3.7%.
- These schools have a high Ofsted rating, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 1 inspected.
- With 1,654 pupils, Somerset's Catholic schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 23.14, and 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, lower than the national average.
- At KS2, 59.4% of pupils meet the expected standard, while at KS4, the Attainment 8 score is 32.30, and 0.0% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
Downside School
Radstock, BA3 4RJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils273
P/T Ratio–
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Wells, BA5 2QL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence6.3%
Pupils156
P/T Ratio21.7
SL
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Frome, BA11 3AP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.7%
Pupils186
P/T Ratio24.5
St George's Catholic School
Ofsted
Good
Taunton, TA1 3NR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence4.8%
Pupils223
P/T Ratio19.7
SJ
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Bridgwater, TA6 7EE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence6.6%
Pupils202
P/T Ratio22.0
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
Yeovil, BA21 4EG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected44%
Absence5.6%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio27.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 513 catholic schools in Somerset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.16 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 32.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 23.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,999 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.