Best Primary & Secondary Schools in South Gloucestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 125 schools across South Gloucestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

125

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

62.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Bromley Heath Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	New Siblands School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Culverhill School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Beacon Rise Primary School Primary	Outstanding	92	View school
5.	Hambrook Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
6.	Marshfield Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
7.	St Helen's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
8.	Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
9.	Coniston Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
10.	Olveston Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
11.	Watermore Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
12.	St Stephen's Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Warmley Park School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
16.	Hanham Abbots Junior School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Samuel White's Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Broadway Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Pathways Learning Centre Not applicable	Good	80	View school
20.	Wheatfield Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in South Gloucestershire?

There are 125 primary & secondary schools in South Gloucestershire, of which 10 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in South Gloucestershire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in South Gloucestershire is Bromley Heath Infant School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in South Gloucestershire?

Primary and secondary school applications in South Gloucestershire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the South Gloucestershire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in South Gloucestershire?

8% of primary & secondary schools in South Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding and 80% are rated Good. 76.8% 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.