What are the best private schools in South West?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in South West include All Hallows School, Ashley Manor Preparatory School, and Avonside School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in South West?

South West has 173 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1517 are rated Good, meaning 88% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private 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 private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private 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.

How much do private schools in South West cost?

Fees for private schools in South West vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in South West

227 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 227 private schools in the South West, accounting for 4.5% of all schools, with 53,419 pupils attending these institutions.
In the South West, 83.8% of inspected private schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 14 schools achieving an Outstanding rating.
Private schools in the South West have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average, and 20.3% have special educational needs.
Only 11.6% of private school pupils in the South West achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, with an Attainment 8 score of 31.55, significantly below the national average of 46.10.

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Independent

All Hallows School

Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils248

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Ashley Manor Preparatory School

Cheltenham, GL52 6NR

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils280

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Avonside School

Bristol, BS4 5PS

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19

Badminton School

Bristol, BS9 3BA

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls

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Absence–

Pupils516

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Beaudesert Park School

Stroud, GL6 9AF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

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Pupils332

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Berkhampstead School

Cheltenham, GL52 2QA

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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Absence–

Pupils258

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Blundell's Preparatory School

Tiverton, EX16 4NA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils247

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Blundell's School

Tiverton, EX16 4DN

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

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Pupils616

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Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School

Poole, BH14 9JY

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Absence–

Pupils260

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Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bournemouth, BH5 2DY

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

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Absence–

Pupils385

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Bristol Grammar School

Bristol, BS8 1SR

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

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Absence–

Pupils1,370

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Bryanston School

Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Absence–

Pupils778

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Canford School

Wimborne, BH21 3AD

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils646

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Castle Court School

BH21 3RF

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils259

P/T Ratio–

Chafyn Grove School

Salisbury, SP1 1LR

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14

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Absence–

Pupils169

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Cheltenham College

Cheltenham, GL53 7LD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,178

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Cheltenham Ladies' College

Cheltenham, GL50 3EP

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls

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Absence–

Pupils833

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Clayesmore School

Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

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Absence–

Pupils489

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Clifton College

Bristol, BS8 3EZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Absence–

Pupils1,267

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Clifton High School

BS8 3JD

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Absence–

Pupils784

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Collegiate School

BS16 1BJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

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Absence–

Pupils767

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Connex

Swindon, SN2 7JQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16

Copper Fields School

Gunnislake, PL18 9EH

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils4

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Cricklade Manor Prep

Swindon, SN6 6BB

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Absence–

Pupils251

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 227 private schools in South West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	South West	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	84%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	58%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.01	+0.00
Attainment 8	31.6	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.

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Best Private Schools in South West

Key Facts

All Hallows School

Ashley Manor Preparatory School

Avonside School

Badminton School

Beaudesert Park School

Berkhampstead School

Blundell's Preparatory School

Blundell's School

Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School

Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bristol Grammar School

Bryanston School

Canford School

Castle Court School

Chafyn Grove School

Cheltenham College

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Clayesmore School

Clifton College

Clifton High School

Collegiate School

Connex

Copper Fields School

Cricklade Manor Prep

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What are the best private schools in South West?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in South West?

How are private schools in South West ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in South West private schools?

How much do private schools in South West cost?

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