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Schools in Bath and North East Somerset, South West (2025)

85 schools · 30,938 students · 72 academy, 8 independent, 5 local authority · median Pupils on roll 218.

Bath and North East Somerset, in South West, has 85 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 30,938 students. By level there are 65 primary, 17 secondary, 3 all-through; by sector 72 academy, 8 independent, 5 local authority.

The median Pupils on roll across Bath and North East Somerset's schools is 218, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

82 of the 85 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Freshford Church School (99.4, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Norton Hill Primary School (94.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Saltford CofE Primary School (88.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Norton Hill Academy (1,757 students), Hayesfield Girls School (1,497 students), Ralph Allen School (1,398 students). 3 schools are single-sex.

Schools are spread across 8 towns, with the most in Bath (46), Bristol (23), Radstock (11), Midsomer Norton (1).

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Top 60 schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West. The remaining 22 ranked schools are listed below the table.

  1. 1
    99
    Freshford Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
  2. 2
    95
    Norton Hill Primary SchoolMidsomer Norton · Academy Primary– · 337 students
  3. 3
    88
    Saltford CofE Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
  4. 4
    86
    Beechen Cliff SchoolBath · Academy Secondary55.0 Attainment 8 · 1,232 students
  5. 5
    86
    Hayesfield Girls SchoolBath · Academy Secondary57.0 Attainment 8 · 1,497 students
  6. 6
    84
    Longvernal Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
  7. 7
    84
    Pensford Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
  8. 8
    83
    Widcombe Infant SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 182 students
  9. 9
    83
    Widcombe CofE Junior SchoolBath · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
  10. 10
    83
    Clutton Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 130 students
  11. 11
    82
    Ralph Allen SchoolBath · Academy Secondary54.6 Attainment 8 · 1,398 students
  12. 12
    81
    Westfield Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 358 students
  13. 13
    80
    St John's Catholic Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 325 students
  14. 14
    80
    Bishop Sutton Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
  15. 15
    80
    St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 277 students
  16. 16
    80
    St Stephens Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 360 students
  17. 17
    77
    Moorlands Infant SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 177 students
  18. 18
    77
    East Harptree Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 88 students
  19. 19
    75
    Swainswick Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 72 students
  20. 20
    75
    St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 184 students
  21. 21
    74
    Trinity Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
  22. 22
    74
    Bathford Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 138 students
  23. 23
    74
    St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
  24. 24
    73
    Wellsway SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary50.5 Attainment 8 · 1,325 students
  25. 25
    72
    Norton Hill AcademyRadstock · Academy Secondary50.2 Attainment 8 · 1,757 students
  26. 26
    71
    Shoscombe Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
  27. 27
    70
    St John's Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
  28. 28
    70
    Chew Valley SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,180 students
  29. 29
    68
    High Littleton CofE VC Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
  30. 30
    68
    Paulton Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 148 students
  31. 31
    67
    Oldfield Park Infant SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 178 students
  32. 32
    66
    St Julian's Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
  33. 33
    66
    Bathwick St Mary Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
  34. 34
    63
    Two Rivers Church of England PrimaryBristol · Academy Primary– · 227 students
  35. 35
    60
    Somerdale Educate Together Primary AcademyKeynsham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
  36. 36
    60
    Chew Stoke Church SchoolBristol · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
  37. 37
    59
    Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
  38. 38
    59
    Oldfield SchoolBath · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 1,287 students
  39. 39
    59
    St Saviours Infant Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 115 students
  40. 40
    58
    Midsomer Norton Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
  41. 41
    56
    Newbridge Primary SchoolBath · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 405 students
  42. 42
    55
    Chew Magna Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
  43. 43
    55
    St John's CofE Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
  44. 44
    55
    Oldfield Park Junior SchoolBath · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
  45. 45
    55
    Chandag Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
  46. 46
    54
    Batheaston Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
  47. 47
    53
    Combe Down CofE Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
  48. 48
    53
    Saint Gregory's Catholic CollegeBath · Local authority Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 987 students
  49. 49
    52
    Somervale Secondary SchoolRadstock · Academy Secondary45.0 Attainment 8 · 781 students
  50. 50
    51
    Peasedown St John Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 403 students
  51. 51
    48
    St Mark's CofE SchoolBath · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 259 students
  52. 52
    47
    St Andrew's Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
  53. 53
    47
    St Saviours Junior Church SchoolBATH · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
  54. 54
    45
    Whitchurch Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
  55. 55
    42
    Bathampton Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
  56. 56
    40
    Farmborough Church Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 153 students
  57. 57
    39
    Paulton Junior SchoolPaulton · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
  58. 58
    38
    Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary AcademyBath · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
  59. 59
    34
    Moorlands Junior SchoolBath · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
  60. 60
    33
    Prior Park CollegeBath · Independent Secondary40.9 Attainment 8 · 526 students

More ranked schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Ranked 61 to 82 by Success Index (England).

  1. 61.Welton Primary School32.5
  2. 62.Marksbury CofE Primary School31.5
  3. 63.St Keyna Primary School30.9
  4. 64.IKB Academy30.6
  5. 65.Writhlington School30.2
  6. 66.Weston All Saints CofE Primary School29.4
  7. 67.Castle Primary School29.1
  8. 68.Ubley Church of England Primary School28.1
  9. 69.Cameley CEVC Primary School23.3
  10. 70.King Edward's School22.3
  11. 71.Kingswood School21.9
  12. 72.Monkton Combe School20.9
  13. 73.Somerset Studio School19.9
  14. 74.St Nicholas Church School19.6
  15. 75.Royal High School GDST19.0
  16. 76.Lift Broadlands14.4
  17. 77.St Mary's Church of England Primary School11.3
  18. 78.Twerton Infant School10.0
  19. 79.Bath Academy8.9
  20. 80.St Martin's Garden Primary School6.1
  21. 81.Roundhill Primary School5.9
  22. 82.St Michaels Junior Church School3.3

Other schools in Bath and North East Somerset

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

21.8

Stanton Drew Primary School

Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

47 students

–

Kingswood Preparatory School

Bath · Independent primary · Ages 1–11

469 students

–

Prior Park Paragon

Bath · Independent primary · Ages 3–11

218 students

Compare the top 4 schools in Bath and North East Somerset side by side →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Bath and North East Somerset?

Freshford Church School is the highest-ranked school in Bath and North East Somerset with a Success Index (England) of 99.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Bath and North East Somerset?

Bath and North East Somerset has 85 schools (65 primary, 17 secondary, 3 all-through) educating 30,938 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Bath and North East Somerset?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.