Bath and North East Somerset academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 71 schools in Bath and North East Somerset, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- Primary Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
- Secondary Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
- State Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
- Independent Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Bath and North East Somerset
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Bath and North East Somerset
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Bath and North East Somerset
- Largest Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
- 199Freshford Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 295Norton Hill Primary SchoolMidsomer Norton · Academy Primary– · 337 students
- 388Saltford CofE Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 486Beechen Cliff SchoolBath · Academy Secondary55.0 Attainment 8 · 1,232 students
- 586Hayesfield Girls SchoolBath · Academy Secondary57.0 Attainment 8 · 1,497 students
- 684Longvernal Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 784Pensford Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 883Widcombe Infant SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 182 students
- 983Widcombe CofE Junior SchoolBath · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
- 1083Clutton Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 130 students
- 1182Ralph Allen SchoolBath · Academy Secondary54.6 Attainment 8 · 1,398 students
- 1281Westfield Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 358 students
- 1380St John's Catholic Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 325 students
- 1480Bishop Sutton Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
- 1580St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 277 students
- 1680St Stephens Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 360 students
- 1777Moorlands Infant SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 177 students
- 1877East Harptree Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 88 students
- 1975Swainswick Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 72 students
- 2075St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 184 students
- 2174Trinity Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 2274Bathford Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 138 students
- 2374St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 2473Wellsway SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary50.5 Attainment 8 · 1,325 students
- 2572Norton Hill AcademyRadstock · Academy Secondary50.2 Attainment 8 · 1,757 students
- 2671Shoscombe Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
- 2770St John's Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 195 students
- 2870Chew Valley SchoolBristol · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,180 students
- 2968High Littleton CofE VC Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 3068Paulton Infant SchoolBristol · Academy Primary– · 148 students
- 3167Oldfield Park Infant SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 178 students
- 3266St Julian's Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 3366Bathwick St Mary Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 3463Two Rivers Church of England PrimaryBristol · Academy Primary– · 227 students
- 3560Somerdale Educate Together Primary AcademyKeynsham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 3660Chew Stoke Church SchoolBristol · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 3759Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
- 3859Oldfield SchoolBath · Academy Secondary47.3 Attainment 8 · 1,287 students
- 3959St Saviours Infant Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary– · 115 students
- 4058Midsomer Norton Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 256 students
- 4155Chew Magna Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 students
- 4255St John's CofE Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 4355Oldfield Park Junior SchoolBath · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
- 4455Chandag Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 396 students
- 4554Batheaston Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 4653Combe Down CofE Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 422 students
- 4752Somervale Secondary SchoolRadstock · Academy Secondary45.0 Attainment 8 · 781 students
- 4851Peasedown St John Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 403 students
- 4948St Mark's CofE SchoolBath · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 259 students
- 5047St Andrew's Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 5147St Saviours Junior Church SchoolBATH · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 5245Whitchurch Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 5342Bathampton Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
- 5440Farmborough Church Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 153 students
- 5538Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary AcademyBath · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
- 5634Moorlands Junior SchoolBath · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 5733Welton Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 5832Marksbury CofE Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 85 students
- 5931IKB AcademyBristol · Academy Secondary38.3 Attainment 8 · 136 students
- 6030Writhlington SchoolRadstock · Academy Secondary40.3 Attainment 8 · 894 students
- 6129Weston All Saints CofE Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 6229Castle Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 374 students
- 6328Ubley Church of England Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 67 students
- 6423Cameley CEVC Primary SchoolBristol · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
- 6520Somerset Studio SchoolRadstock · Academy Secondary30.5 Attainment 8 · 152 students
- 6620St Nicholas Church SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 6714Lift BroadlandsBristol · Academy Secondary31.8 Attainment 8 · 314 students
- 6811St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolRadstock · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
- 696St Martin's Garden Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 706Roundhill Primary SchoolBath · Academy Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 713St Michaels Junior Church SchoolBath · Academy Primary13% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 144 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshford Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 99.4 Top 5% | 96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 2 | Norton Hill Primary School Midsomer Norton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 94.9 Top 5% | – | 337 |
| 3 | Saltford CofE Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 4 | Beechen Cliff School Bath · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.7 Top 10% | 55.0 Attainment 8 | 1,232 |
| 5 | Hayesfield Girls School Bath · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.5 Top 25% | 57.0 Attainment 8 | 1,497 |
| 6 | Longvernal Primary School Radstock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 7 | Pensford Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.7 Top 25% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 8 | Widcombe Infant School Bath · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 83.4 Top 25% | – | 182 |
| 9 | Widcombe CofE Junior School Bath · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 83.3 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 243 |
| 10 | Clutton Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 83.2 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 130 |
| 11 | Ralph Allen School Bath · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 81.8 Top 25% | 54.6 Attainment 8 | 1,398 |
| 12 | Westfield Primary School Radstock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 81.4 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 358 |
| 13 | St John's Catholic Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.4 Top 25% | – | 325 |
| 14 | Bishop Sutton Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.2 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 15 | St Philip's CofE Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.0 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 277 |
| 16 | St Stephens Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 79.9 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 360 |
| 17 | Moorlands Infant School Bath · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 77.0 Top 25% | – | 177 |
| 18 | East Harptree Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.6 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88 |
| 19 | Swainswick Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.3 Top 25% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72 |
| 20 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | – | 184 |
| 21 | Trinity Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 74.0 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 22 | Bathford Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.7 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 138 |
| 23 | St Mary's CofE Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73.6 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 24 | Wellsway School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 72.7 Top 25% | 50.5 Attainment 8 | 1,325 |
| 25 | Norton Hill Academy Radstock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 72.3 Top 25% | 50.2 Attainment 8 | 1,757 |
| 26 | Shoscombe Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.8 Top 25% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
| 27 | St John's Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.1 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 195 |
| 28 | Chew Valley School Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 69.9 Top 25% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,180 |
| 29 | High Littleton CofE VC Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 68.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 30 | Paulton Infant School Bristol · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | – | 148 |
| 31 | Oldfield Park Infant School Bath · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 66.7 Top 50% | – | 178 |
| 32 | St Julian's Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.4 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 33 | Bathwick St Mary Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 34 | Two Rivers Church of England Primary Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | – | 227 |
| 35 | Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy Keynsham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 36 | Chew Stoke Church School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.8 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 37 | Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.1 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84 |
| 38 | Oldfield School Bath · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 47.3 Attainment 8 | 1,287 |
| 39 | St Saviours Infant Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 58.6 Top 50% | – | 115 |
| 40 | Midsomer Norton Primary School Radstock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 58.4 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 256 |
| 41 | Chew Magna Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
| 42 | St John's CofE Primary School Radstock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 55.1 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 43 | Oldfield Park Junior School Bath · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 54.9 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 44 | Chandag Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 396 |
| 45 | Batheaston Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.7 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 46 | Combe Down CofE Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.9 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 422 |
| 47 | Somervale Secondary School Radstock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 51.6 Top 50% | 45.0 Attainment 8 | 781 |
| 48 | Peasedown St John Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 403 |
| 49 | St Mark's CofE School Bath · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.2 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 259 |
| 50 | St Andrew's Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 47.0 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 51 | St Saviours Junior Church School BATH · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 46.5 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 52 | Whitchurch Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 53 | Bathampton Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 41.8 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 148 |
| 54 | Farmborough Church Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 153 |
| 55 | Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 56 | Moorlands Junior School Bath · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 34.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 57 | Welton Primary School Radstock · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 58 | Marksbury CofE Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.5 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85 |
| 59 | IKB Academy Bristol · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 30.6 Lower 50% | 38.3 Attainment 8 | 136 |
| 60 | Writhlington School Radstock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | 40.3 Attainment 8 | 894 |
| 61 | Weston All Saints CofE Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.4 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 62 | Castle Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 29.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 374 |
| 63 | Ubley Church of England Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 28.1 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67 |
| 64 | Cameley CEVC Primary School Bristol · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 23.3 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 65 | Somerset Studio School Radstock · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 19.9 Lower 50% | 30.5 Attainment 8 | 152 |
| 66 | St Nicholas Church School Radstock · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 67 | Lift Broadlands Bristol · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 14.4 Lower 50% | 31.8 Attainment 8 | 314 |
| 68 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Radstock · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 11.3 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
| 69 | St Martin's Garden Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 6.1 Lower 50% | 25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 70 | Roundhill Primary School Bath · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 5.9 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 71 | St Michaels Junior Church School Bath · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 3.3 Lower 50% | 13% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
Freshford Church School in Bath leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Bath and North East Somerset with a Success Index (England) of 99.4. Of the 71 schools shown, 71 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Bath and North East Somerset page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Bath and North East Somerset?
Freshford Church School in Bath, South West ranks first among academies & free schools in Bath and North East Somerset with a Success Index (England) of 99.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 159).
How are academies & free schools in Bath and North East Somerset ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.