Best Grammar Schools in Somerset
4 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- There are 4 grammar schools in Somerset, accounting for 0.8% of all schools in the county, with a total of 2,262 pupils.
- 100.0% of Somerset grammar schools are rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good rating out of 2 inspected.
- Somerset grammar schools have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average, and 25.5% of pupils have special educational needs.
- The Attainment 8 score for Somerset grammar schools is 28.22, and only 0.8% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in both English and maths, compared to a national Attainment 8 score of 46.10.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 grammar schools in Somerset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.16 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 28.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,471 | £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.