Best Primary Schools in Somerset 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 218 schools across Somerset. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Somerset has 218 primary schools, of which 15 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 168 rated Good — 84% of primary schools in Somerset are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Beckington Church First School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in 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.

218
Total schools
15
Outstanding
7%
Outstanding rate
59.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
32.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Beckington Church First School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Preston CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥉 Kingfisher Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. Huish Episcopi Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
5. North Cadbury Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. Stogumber CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
7. Countess Gytha Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Primrose Lane Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
9. Enmore Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
10. Hambridge Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. Trull Church of England VA Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Huish Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
13. Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
15. Ash Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
16. Ditcheat Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Dunster First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Priddy Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Bowlish Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Somerset?
There are 218 primary schools in Somerset, of which 15 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Somerset?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Somerset is Beckington Church First School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Somerset?
Primary and secondary school applications in Somerset are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Somerset council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Somerset?
7% of primary schools in Somerset are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 72.2% 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.