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.

North Somerset has 11 open secondary schools. On our composite Schools Near Me score, Backwell 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 North 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.

11
Total schools
0
Outstanding (historic grade)
0%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Backwell School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥈 Nailsea School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥉 Clevedon School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
4. St Katherine's School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
5. Gordano School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. Hans Price Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
7. Priory Community School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
8. Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
9. Broadoak Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
10. Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 50 View school
11. Worle Community School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 43 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.

Related lists for North Somerset

Best primary schools in North SomersetTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in North SomersetTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in North SomersetPrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in North SomersetReception–Year 6 only How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in North Somerset?
There are 11 open secondary schools in North Somerset (closed schools are excluded). 0 of the 11 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 secondary schools in North Somerset?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in North Somerset is Backwell School. The full ranked table above lists the top 11 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 North 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 North Somerset?
Primary and secondary applications in North 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 North 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.