Best Primary Schools in North Somerset 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 64 schools across North Somerset. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

63.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Tickenham Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
🥈	Golden Valley Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥉	St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury Primary	Good	72	View school
4.	Haywood Village Academy Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
5.	Wrington Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
6.	St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
7.	St Andrew's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
8.	Birdwell Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
9.	Wraxall Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
10.	Sandford Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
11.	Backwell Church of England Junior School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
12.	Yeo Moor Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
13.	St John the Evangelist Church School Primary	Good	66	View school
14.	Uphill Village Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
15.	St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School Primary	Requires Improvement	65	View school
16.	Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	65	View school
17.	St Anne's Church Academy Primary	Good	63	View school
18.	Churchill Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
19.	Portishead Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
20.	Northleaze Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North Somerset?

There are 64 primary schools in North Somerset, of which 11 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in North Somerset?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North Somerset is Tickenham Church of England Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in North Somerset?

Primary and secondary school applications in North Somerset are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North Somerset council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in North Somerset?

17% of primary schools in North Somerset are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 80% 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.