Best Faith Schools in South West
904 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In the South West, 904 faith schools make up 17.8% of all schools, which is above the national average of 13.4%.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in faith schools in the South West is 20.61, with 207,188 pupils and spending per pupil at £7,180.
- Faith schools in the South West have 89.3% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with a breakdown of 38 Outstanding and 480 Good out of 580 inspected.
- In terms of academic performance, 60.5% of pupils in faith schools in the South West meet the expected standard at KS2, and achieve a Progress 8 score of 0.08.
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Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
Blundell's School
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
Bryanston School
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
Canford School
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18
Castle Court School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
Cheltenham College
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
Clifton College
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
Dauntsey's School
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
Dean Close Preparatory School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
Dean Close School
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
Downside School
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
Exeter Cathedral School
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
King's Bruton
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18
King's College Prep
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
King's College Taunton
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
Frequently Asked Questions
How many faith schools are in South West?
There are 5,081 faith schools in South West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best faith schools in South West?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked faith 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 faith schools are in South West?
South West has 173 faith schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1517 are rated Good, meaning 88% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are faith 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 faith schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across faith 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) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.08 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,180 | £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.