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.

Somerset has 28 secondary schools, of which 1 (4%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 20 rated Good — 75% of secondary schools in Somerset are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Castle 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.

28
Total schools
1
Outstanding
4%
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 77 View school
🥈 Sexey's School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 The Blue School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
4. The Kings of Wessex Academy
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
5. Haygrove School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
6. Bishop Fox's School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
7. Preston School Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
8. St Dunstan's School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
9. Westfield Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
10. Buckler's Mead School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
11. Brymore Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
12. Court Fields School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
13. Crispin School Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
14. Frome Community College
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
15. Holyrood Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
16. Whitstone
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
17. The King Alfred School an Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
18. Ansford Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 47 View school
19. Robert Blake School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 46 View school
20. West Somerset College
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 44 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 1 (4%) 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?
4% of secondary schools in Somerset are rated Outstanding and 71% 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.