Best Primary Schools in Bath and North East Somerset 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 63 schools across Bath and North East Somerset. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bath and North East Somerset has 63 primary schools, of which 10 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 48 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Norton Hill Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bath and North East Somerset follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

63
Total schools
10
Outstanding
16%
Outstanding rate
63%
Avg KS2 SATs
34.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Norton Hill Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Two Rivers Church of England Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Saltford CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. Freshford Church School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
5. Pensford Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
6. Shoscombe Church School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
7. Westfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. Swainswick Church School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
10. Longvernal Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. St Julian's Church School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Twerton Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Moorlands Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Widcombe Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Oldfield Park Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. St Saviours Infant Church School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Paulton Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. St John's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Bishop Sutton Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Midsomer Norton Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bath and North East Somerset?
There are 63 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, of which 10 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Bath and North East Somerset?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bath and North East Somerset is Norton Hill Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Bath and North East Somerset?
Primary and secondary school applications in Bath and North East Somerset are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bath and North East Somerset council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Bath and North East Somerset?
16% of primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 75.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.