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 open primary schools. Of the 62 with a published Ofsted inspection, 10 (16%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 94% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Norton Hill Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. 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, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

63
Total schools
10
Outstanding (historic grade)
16%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63%
Avg KS2 SATs
34.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bath and North East Somerset?
There are 63 open primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset (closed schools are excluded). 10 of the 62 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Bath and North East Somerset is Norton Hill Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Bath and North East Somerset?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Bath and North East Somerset?
Primary and secondary applications in Bath and North East Somerset are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Bath and North East Somerset council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.