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.

North Somerset has 64 primary schools, of which 8 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 51 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in North Somerset are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Chestnut Park Primary currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North 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.

64
Total schools
8
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
63.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Chestnut Park Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 Tickenham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
4. Haywood Village Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
5. Birdwell Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
6. St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
7. High Down Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. West Leigh Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Hannah More Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Yatton Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Mary Elton Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Yeo Moor Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. Oldmixon Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. Sandford Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
16. Churchill Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. Worle Village Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. High Down Junior School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
19. St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
20. St Anne's Church Academy
Primary
 Good 75 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 8 (13%) 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 Chestnut Park Primary. 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?
13% of primary schools in North Somerset are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.