Best Secondary Schools in Bath and North East Somerset 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across Bath and North East Somerset. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bath and North East Somerset has 14 secondary schools and a further 14 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Hayesfield Girls 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.

14
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
63%
Avg KS2 SATs
34.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Hayesfield Girls School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
🥈 Beechen Cliff School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
🥉 Ralph Allen School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
4. Wellsway School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. Chew Valley School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
6. Oldfield School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
8. St Mark's CofE School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
9. Somervale Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
10. Writhlington School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
11. IKB Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
12. Norton Hill Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
13. Lift Broadlands
Secondary
 Good 42 View school
14. Somerset Studio School
Secondary
 Good 40 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Bath and North East Somerset?
There are 14 secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, of which 0 (0%) 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 Hayesfield Girls 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?
0% of secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset are rated Outstanding and 100% 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.