Best Secondary Schools in Somerset 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 28 schools across Somerset. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

59.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

32.2

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Castle School Secondary	Outstanding	72	View school
🥈	Holyrood Academy Secondary	Outstanding	57	View school
🥉	The Kings of Wessex Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
4.	Bishop Fox's School Secondary	Good	53	View school
5.	The Blue School Secondary	Good	53	View school
6.	Preston School Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	52	View school
7.	Crispin School Academy Secondary	Good	52	View school
8.	Haygrove School Secondary	Good	52	View school
9.	Whitstone Secondary	Good	49	View school
10.	St Dunstan's School Secondary	Good	46	View school
11.	Brymore Academy Secondary	Good	46	View school
12.	Chilton Trinity School Secondary	Good	46	View school
13.	Stanchester Academy Secondary	Good	46	View school
14.	Frome Community College Secondary	Good	46	View school
15.	Wadham School Secondary	Good	46	View school
16.	Kingsmead Academy Secondary	Good	44	View school
17.	Westfield Academy Secondary	Good	44	View school
18.	West Somerset College Secondary	Good	43	View school
19.	Ansford Academy Secondary	Good	40	View school
20.	Court Fields School Secondary	Requires Improvement	40	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Somerset?

There are 28 secondary schools in Somerset, of which 2 (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 The Castle 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 secondary schools in Somerset are rated Outstanding and 57% 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.