Best Schools in South West
5,081 schools in South West
Key Facts
- The South West is home to 5,081 schools, with 89.2% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 85.8% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in the South West have 58.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 468,920 pupils and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.93.
- Secondary schools in the South West have a Progress 8 score of 0.05 and an Attainment 8 score of 47.90, compared to 0.00 and 46.10 nationally, with 316,395 pupils achieving these results.
- In the South West, 19.5% of primary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 23.8% nationally, with £7,795 spent per pupil, and 904 faith schools operating in the region.
Top Nurseries in South West
2,432 nurseries in South West
Top Primary Schools in South West
2,303 primary schools in South West
AH
All Hallows School
Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils248
P/T Ratio–
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL52 6NR
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils280
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in South West
337 secondary schools in South West
Matford Brook Academy
Exeter, EX2 0BZ
All-through · Ages 2–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
KS2 Expected–
Pupils163
The High School Leckhampton
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cheltenham, GL51 3FS
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils578
Top Sixth Form Colleges in South West
23 sixth form colleges in South West
Cornwall College
Ofsted
Outstanding
St Austell, PL25 4DJ
Sixth Form · Ages 16–99
AAB+4%
To Uni8%
Pupils–
Absence–
Hartpury College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Gloucester, GL19 3BE
Sixth Form · Ages 16–99
AAB+5%
To Uni31%
Pupils–
Absence–
UC
University Centre Somerset College Group
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ
Sixth Form · Ages 16–99
AAB+4%
To Uni11%
Pupils–
Absence–
Top Special Schools in South West
81 special schools in South West
Top Independent Schools in South West
227 independent schools in South West
AH
All Hallows School
Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils248
P/T Ratio–
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL52 6NR
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils280
P/T Ratio–
BS
Badminton School
Bristol, BS9 3BA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils516
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
South West has 5,081 schools, including 2303 primary schools, 337 secondary schools, 2432 nurseries, 227 independent schools, 81 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South West | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.01 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,108 | £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.