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Schools in Clevedon

A town in North Somerset

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 2,741 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Clevedon at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Clevedon's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries144 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1177%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths54%Attainment 8 51.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary9%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Clevedon

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Clevedon primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Clevedon

4 mainstream schools in Clevedon, best first

Yeo Moor Primary School

Clevedon, BS21 6JL · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

70 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
420
Pupils per teacher
21.2
View school Yeo Moor Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Clevedon

1 mainstream schools in Clevedon, best first

Clevedon School

Clevedon, BS21 6AH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

271 first choices, 225 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.3

England 46.2

Days missed
9.2%
Pupils
1,390
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Clevedon School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Clevedon

8 in Clevedon, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Clevedon

1 in Clevedon, by the school's Eduscope score

Clevedon School

Clevedon, BS21 6AH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

271 first choices, 225 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.3

England 46.2

Days missed
9.2%
Pupils
1,390
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Clevedon School

Special Schools in Clevedon

1 in Clevedon. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Seven Hills

Bs21 6ex · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
11
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Seven Hills

Private Schools in Clevedon

1 in Clevedon. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Seven Hills

Bs21 6ex · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
11
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Seven Hills
The map

Every school in Clevedon, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Clevedon School, GoodYeo Moor Primary School, GoodSt John the Evangelist Church School, GoodMary Elton Primary School, GoodSt Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaSeven Hills, GoodSunbeams Playgroup Ltd, Needs attention in 1 areaRydal Day Nursery, Expected standard in every areaSpringboard Opportunity Group- Clevedon, OutstandingRoundabouts Pre-School Partnership, GoodHighdale Day Nursery, OutstandingKids Planet Clevedon, GoodBognor House Day Nursery, GoodClevedon Montessori Nursery School, Outstanding
  • Outstanding3
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Clevedon school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Clevedon's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Clevedon by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Clevedon vs England

How good are Clevedon's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Clevedon

ClevedonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    77%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    54%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    9%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Clevedon in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%65%90%20182019202320242025
77% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
54% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Clevedon has 14 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% more pupils than in 2018.

9% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Clevedon's state schools each January.

Up 2% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Clevedon9%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Clevedon

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How many schools are in Clevedon?

Clevedon has 14 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Clevedon?

The highest-ranked schools in Clevedon on Eduscope are St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School, Yeo Moor Primary School, St John the Evangelist Church School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Clevedon are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Clevedon hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Clevedon perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Clevedon, 77% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Clevedon?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Clevedon is 19.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Clevedon schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Clevedon is 15.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Clevedon?

There are 2,741 pupils enrolled across schools in Clevedon, with 1,351 in primary and 1,390 in secondary. 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Clevedon?

There is 1 independent school in Clevedon, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Clevedon?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in Clevedon by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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