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Schools in Keynsham

A town in Bath and North East Somerset

  • Town
  • 12 schools and nurseries
  • 3,143 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to 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

Keynsham at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker primary inspections

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

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries126 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better75%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths53%Attainment 8 47.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary16%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Keynsham

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 Keynsham primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Keynsham

6 mainstream schools in Keynsham, best first

Chandag Primary School

Bristol, BS31 1PQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results close to the England average.

31 first choices, 32 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
396
Pupils per teacher
22.2
View school Chandag Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Keynsham

2 mainstream schools in Keynsham, best first

Wellsway School

Bristol, BS31 1PH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

202 first choices, 226 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.3

England 46.2

Days missed
8.2%
Pupils
1,325
Pupils per teacher
18.5
View school Wellsway School

IKB Academy

Bristol, BS31 1SP · Studio School · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1625.8

England 46.2

Days missed
16.8%
Pupils
136
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school IKB Academy

Nurseries in Keynsham

4 in Keynsham, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Keynsham

2 in Keynsham, by the school's Eduscope score

Wellsway School

Bristol, BS31 1PH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

202 first choices, 226 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.3

England 46.2

Days missed
8.2%
Pupils
1,325
Pupils per teacher
18.5
View school Wellsway School

IKB Academy

Bristol, BS31 1SP · Studio School · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1625.8

England 46.2

Days missed
16.8%
Pupils
136
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school IKB Academy
The map

Every school in Keynsham, 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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St Keyna Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasWellsway School, GoodIKB Academy, GoodSt John's Church of England Primary School, GoodChandag Primary School, Requires improvementSomerdale Educate Together Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterCastle Primary School, GoodTwo Rivers Church of England Primary, OutstandingSnapdragons Nursery Keynsham, GoodOrchard Lea Nursery Keynsham, GoodAvon Valley Nursery and Preschool, Expected standard or betterPirates and Princesses Day Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • 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 Keynsham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

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

Postcodes

Browse Keynsham by postcode

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

Keynsham vs England

How good are Keynsham'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 Keynsham

KeynshamEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    75%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 2 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    53%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
53% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Keynsham has 12 schools and nurseries.

There are 24% more pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Keynsham's state schools each January.

Up 24% 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.

Keynsham16%

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 Keynsham

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How many schools are in Keynsham?

Keynsham has 12 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Keynsham?

The highest-ranked schools in Keynsham on Eduscope are Wellsway School, St John's Church of England Primary School, Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy. 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 Keynsham are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Keynsham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

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

Across primary schools in Keynsham, 65% 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 Keynsham?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Keynsham is 19.7:1. 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 Keynsham schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Keynsham is 15.2%. 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 Keynsham?

There are 3,143 pupils enrolled across schools in Keynsham, with 1,682 in primary and 1,461 in secondary. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Keynsham?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in Keynsham 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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