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.
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
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.