Somerset independent schools league table 2025
Fee-paying schools, scored only where they publish results in the performance tables. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Somerset, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 185Queen's CollegeTaunton · Independent All-through57.4 Attainment 8 · 613 students
- 224King's College TauntonTaunton · Independent Secondary35.8 Attainment 8 · 389 students
- 321Taunton SchoolTaunton · Independent All-through18.4 Attainment 8 · 667 students
- 420Wells Cathedral SchoolWells · Independent All-through29.9 Attainment 8 · 670 students
- 520Millfield SchoolStreet · Independent Secondary28.6 Attainment 8 · 1,276 students
- 617Wellington SchoolWellington · Independent All-through27.7 Attainment 8 · 776 students
- 717Downside SchoolRadstock · Independent Secondary32.7 Attainment 8 · 249 students
- 817King's BrutonBruton · Independent Secondary25.1 Attainment 8 · 304 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen's College Taunton · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 84.6 Top 25% | 57.4 Attainment 8 | 613 |
| 2 | King's College Taunton Taunton · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 24.2 Lower 50% | 35.8 Attainment 8 | 389 |
| 3 | Taunton School Taunton · All-through · Ages 8–19 | Independent | 20.5 Lower 50% | 18.4 Attainment 8 | 667 |
| 4 | Wells Cathedral School Wells · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 19.9 Lower 50% | 29.9 Attainment 8 | 670 |
| 5 | Millfield School Street · Secondary · Ages 12–19 | Independent | 19.5 Lower 50% | 28.6 Attainment 8 | 1,276 |
| 6 | Wellington School Wellington · All-through · Ages 2–20 | Independent | 17.3 Lower 50% | 27.7 Attainment 8 | 776 |
| 7 | Downside School Radstock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 16.6 Lower 50% | 32.7 Attainment 8 | 249 |
| 8 | King's Bruton Bruton · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 16.6 Lower 50% | 25.1 Attainment 8 | 304 |
Queen's College in Taunton leads the 2025 list of independent schools in Somerset with a Success Index (England) of 84.6. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South West independent schools league table, every school on the Somerset page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best independent school in Somerset?
Queen's College in Taunton, South West ranks first among independent schools in Somerset with a Success Index (England) of 84.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 613).
How are independent schools in 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.