Best Boys Schools in South West
17 boys schools found
Key Facts
- In the South West, 17 single-sex boys' schools account for 0.3% of all schools, which is in line with the national average of 0.7%, with 12,901 pupils enrolled across these schools.
- These schools have a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 10.3%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.60.
- Ofsted inspections show 84.6% of South West boys' schools are Good or Outstanding, with 6 Outstanding and 5 Good ratings out of 13 inspected, although 1 school is rated Inadequate.
- Boys in these schools achieve well, with a Progress 8 score of 0.49, an Attainment 8 score of 62.95, and 79.5% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, with spending per pupil at £8,052.
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Sherborne School
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19 · Boys
Marchant Holliday School
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14 · Boys
Bournemouth School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
The Sky Academy
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–16 · Boys
Notton House Academy
Academy · Primary · Ages 8–19 · Boys
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
Devonport High School for Boys
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Beechen Cliff School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Winton Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
Poole Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Marling School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Brymore Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–17 · Boys
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boys schools are in South West?
There are 5,081 boys schools in South West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best boys schools in South West?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked boys schools in South West include 103 Club @ Weston Children's Centre, 115 Club Kingsleigh, and 115 Club Moordown. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding boys schools are in South West?
South West has 173 boys schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1517 are rated Good, meaning 88% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are boys schools in South West ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in South West boys schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across boys schools in South West is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South West | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 85% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 0% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.49 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 62.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,052 | £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.