Best Secondary Schools in North Somerset 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 11 schools across North Somerset. Updated with 2025–26 data.

11
Total schools
4
Outstanding
36%
Outstanding rate
63.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Clevedon School
Secondary
 Outstanding 63 View school
🥈 Gordano School
Secondary
 Outstanding 63 View school
🥉 Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Secondary
 Outstanding 61 View school
4. Backwell School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
5. Priory Community School
Secondary
 Outstanding 57 View school
6. Nailsea School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 50 View school
7. Hans Price Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
8. St Katherine's School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school
9. Worle Community School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 39 View school
10. Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 35 View school
11. Broadoak Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 35 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in North Somerset?
There are 11 secondary schools in North Somerset, of which 4 (36%) 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 Clevedon 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?
36% of secondary schools in North Somerset are rated Outstanding and 18% 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.