Best Secondary Schools in South West
306 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- In the South West, 306 secondary schools educate 316,395 pupils, accounting for 6.0% of schools in the UK.
- Ofsted inspections show 85.8% of South West secondary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 28 rated Outstanding and 207 Good.
- South West secondary schools have a Progress 8 score of 0.05 and an Attainment 8 score of 47.90, with 48.4% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- Secondary schools in the South West have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.56, spend £7,720 per pupil, and have a persistent absence rate of 27.6%.
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The High School Leckhampton
Ofsted
Outstanding
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Bournemouth School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Pate's Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
The Crypt School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Stroud High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Colyton Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Bournemouth School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
The Castle School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Denmark Road High School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Oasis Academy Daventry Road
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Poole High School
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
Devonport High School for Boys
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Malmesbury School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
The Deanery CofE Academy
Secondary · Ages 11–18
Devonport High School for Girls
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Monkton Wood Academy
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Frequently Asked Questions
How many secondary schools are in South West?
There are 337 secondary schools in South West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in South West?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in South West include Abbeyfield School, Pyrland School, and Matford Brook Academy. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in South West?
South West has 173 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1517 are rated Good, meaning 88% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are secondary 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 Progress 8 score for secondary schools in South West?
The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in South West is 0.01. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.
What is the average class size in South West secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary 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 do I choose a secondary school in South West?
When choosing a secondary school in South West, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 337 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | South West | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 86% | 90% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 28% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,720 | £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.