Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Somerset (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 16 schools in Somerset, South West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 121Taunton SchoolTaunton · Independent All-throughA level APS: 39.8 (B)
- 224King's College TauntonTaunton · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 38.5 (B)
- 320Millfield SchoolStreet · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 38.1 (B-)
- 420Wells Cathedral SchoolWells · Independent All-throughA level APS: 38.1 (B-)
- 585Queen's CollegeTaunton · Independent All-throughA level APS: 36.9 (B-)
- 617Wellington SchoolWellington · Independent All-throughA level APS: 36.2 (B-)
- 717King's BrutonBruton · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 36.0 (B-)
- 872The Kings of Wessex AcademyCheddar · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 36.0 (B-)
- 969The Blue SchoolWells · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 35.2 (B-)
- 1047Frome Community CollegeFrome · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 34.6 (C+)
- 1117Downside SchoolRadstock · Independent SecondaryA level APS: 33.8 (C+)
- 1267Huish Episcopi AcademyLANGPORT · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 30.3 (C)
- 1335West Somerset CollegeMinehead · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.4 (C)
- 1470Sexey's SchoolBruton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.0 (C-)
- 1531The King Alfred SchoolHighbridge · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 27.6 (C-)
- 1635Holyrood AcademyChard · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 27.0 (C-)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taunton School Taunton · All-through · Ages 8–19 | Independent | 39.8 (B) | 20.5 Lower 50% | 18.4 Attainment 8 | 667 |
| 2 | King's College Taunton Taunton · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 38.5 (B) | 24.2 Lower 50% | 35.8 Attainment 8 | 389 |
| 3 | Millfield School Street · Secondary · Ages 12–19 | Independent | 38.1 (B-) | 19.5 Lower 50% | 28.6 Attainment 8 | 1,276 |
| 4 | Wells Cathedral School Wells · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 38.1 (B-) | 19.9 Lower 50% | 29.9 Attainment 8 | 670 |
| 5 | Queen's College Taunton · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 36.9 (B-) | 84.6 Top 25% | 57.4 Attainment 8 | 613 |
| 6 | Wellington School Wellington · All-through · Ages 2–20 | Independent | 36.2 (B-) | 17.3 Lower 50% | 27.7 Attainment 8 | 776 |
| 7 | King's Bruton Bruton · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 36.0 (B-) | 16.6 Lower 50% | 25.1 Attainment 8 | 304 |
| 8 | The Kings of Wessex Academy Cheddar · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 36.0 (B-) | 71.6 Top 25% | 48.7 Attainment 8 | 1,043 |
| 9 | The Blue School Wells · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.2 (B-) | 69.0 Top 50% | 49.7 Attainment 8 | 1,362 |
| 10 | Frome Community College Frome · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 34.6 (C+) | 47.1 Lower 50% | 42.7 Attainment 8 | 1,298 |
| 11 | Downside School Radstock · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Independent | 33.8 (C+) | 16.6 Lower 50% | 32.7 Attainment 8 | 249 |
| 12 | Huish Episcopi Academy LANGPORT · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.3 (C) | 67.0 Top 50% | 50.6 Attainment 8 | 1,192 |
| 13 | West Somerset College Minehead · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Academy | 28.4 (C) | 34.9 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 745 |
| 14 | Sexey's School Bruton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.0 (C-) | 69.9 Top 25% | 51.5 Attainment 8 | 633 |
| 15 | The King Alfred School Highbridge · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 27.6 (C-) | 31.0 Lower 50% | 40.5 Attainment 8 | 1,269 |
| 16 | Holyrood Academy Chard · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 27.0 (C-) | 34.5 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 1,282 |
Taunton School in Taunton leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Somerset with A level APS 39.8 (B). Of the 16 schools shown, 8 are independent, 8 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South West sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Somerset page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Somerset?
Taunton School in Taunton, South West ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Somerset with A level APS 39.8 (B) (Pupils on roll: 667).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Somerset ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.