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 open primary schools. Of the 216 with a published Ofsted inspection, 15 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 84% 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, Beckington Church First 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.

218
Total schools
15
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
🥇 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

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 schools are there in Somerset?
There are 218 open primary schools in Somerset (closed schools are excluded). 15 of the 216 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 schools in Somerset?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Somerset is Beckington Church First 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.