Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Somerset 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 309 schools across Somerset. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Somerset has 309 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 286 with a published Ofsted inspection, 20 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 82% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, North Cadbury Church of England Primary 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 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.

309
Total schools
20
Outstanding (historic grade)
7%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
59.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
32.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 91 View school
2. Stogumber CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
3. Richard Huish College
16 plus
 Outstanding 88 View school
4. Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
5. Winsham Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
6. Preston CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Curry Mallet Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
8. Timberscombe Church of England First School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Kingfisher Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
10. Shipham Church of England First School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Priddy Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Huish Episcopi Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Crowcombe CofE VA Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. North Curry CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
16. Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Cutcombe Church of England First School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Stawley Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Countess Gytha Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
20. South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School
Primary
 Outstanding 77 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Somerset?
There are 309 open primary & secondary schools in Somerset (closed schools are excluded). 20 of the 286 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 primary & secondary schools in Somerset?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Somerset is North Cadbury Church of England Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 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 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 Somerset?
Primary and secondary applications in 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 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.