Schools in Bath and North East Somerset
86 schools in 7 towns: how they were inspected, the best by phase, where places ran out, and the dates to apply.
Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
- Schools
- 86 63 state primary, 14 state secondary, 1 sixth-form or college and 8 private. DfE Get Information about Schools, 17 October 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 97% 62 of the 64 state schools whose latest Ofsted inspection gave a grade. 7 more have the new report card, which gives no single grade. Ofsted, latest inspections.
- Oversubscribed in 2026
- 20 Of 69 state schools with DfE figures for 2026: more first preferences than places at entry (Reception or Year 7). DfE, school applications and offers, 2026.
- Offer distances held
- 31% How far the last place reached on offer day: held for 24 of 77 state schools that take an intake. Bath and North East Somerset's published offer-day figures.
The best schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Primary
| Place in Bath and North East Somerset | School | Town | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshford Church School | Bath | 1st (1/55) |
| 2 | Pensford Primary School | Bristol | Top 4% (2/55) |
| 3 | Shoscombe Church School | Bath | Top 6% (3/55) |
| 4 | Westfield Primary School | Radstock | Top 8% (4/55) |
| 5 | St John's Church of England Primary School | Bristol | Top 10% (5/55) |
| 6 | Saltford CofE Primary School | Bristol | Top 11% (6/55) |
| 7 | Longvernal Primary School | Radstock | Top 13% (7/55) |
| 8 | St Julian's Church School | Bath | Top 15% (8/55) |
| 9 | St Mary's CofE Primary School | Bath | Top 17% (9/55) |
| 10 | Widcombe CofE Junior School | Bath | Top 19% (10/55) |
Ranked on 2025 KS2 results: the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The same rank as the full Bath and North East Somerset primary table (method). Source: DfE, key stage 2 school performance tables; table built 16 October 2026.
Secondary (GCSE)
| Place in Bath and North East Somerset | School | Town | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayesfield Girls School | Bath | 1st (1/14) |
| 2 | Beechen Cliff School | Bath | Top 15% (2/14) |
| 3 | Ralph Allen School | Bath | Top 22% (3/14) |
| 4 | Wellsway School | Bristol | Top 29% (4/14) |
| 5 | Norton Hill Academy | Radstock | Top 36% (5/14) |
| 6 | Saint Gregory's Catholic College | Bath | Top 43% (6/14) |
| 7 | St Mark's CofE School | Bath | Top 50% (7/14) |
| 8 | Chew Valley School | Bristol | (8/14) |
| 9 | Oldfield School | Bath | (9/14) |
| 10 | Somervale Secondary School | Radstock | (10/14) |
Ranked on 2026 GCSE results: Attainment 8, the average grade across eight GCSEs. The same rank as the full Bath and North East Somerset secondary table (method). Source: DfE, key stage 4 school performance tables; table built 16 October 2026.
Towns
- Bath 46 schools · best schools
- Bristol 23 schools · best schools
- Keynsham 1 school · best schools
- Midsomer Norton 1 school · best schools
- Paulton 1 school · best schools
- Radstock 11 schools · best schools
All 7 towns in Bath and North East Somerset, each with its schools →
Getting in
Starting Reception in September 2027
| Date | What | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2026 | Reception applications open | The council's application form opens. Look at your schools' admission rules and open days now. | Bath and North East Somerset council |
| 15 January 2027 | Primary applications close | Apply to your home council (where you live), listing your schools in order of preference. A late application is looked at after every on-time one. | Bath and North East Somerset council |
| 16 April 2027 | Primary offer day | Offers arrive by email from your home council. Check which school you were offered. | Bath and North East Somerset council |
Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027
| Date | What | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2026 | Year 7 applications open | The council's application form opens. Look at your schools' admission rules and open days now. | Bath and North East Somerset council |
| 31 October 2026 | Secondary applications close | Apply to your home council (where you live), listing your schools in order of preference. A late application is looked at after every on-time one. | Bath and North East Somerset council |
| 1 March 2027 | Secondary offer day | Offers arrive by email from your home council. Check which school you were offered. | Bath and North East Somerset council |
Every Bath and North East Somerset admission date · After offer day in Bath and North East Somerset: replies, waiting lists and appeals
Bath and North East Somerset catchment maps: the 3 school catchments we hold, with each map's source and year.
Offer-day distances (how far the last place reached) are held for 24 of 77 state schools (31%). Could we get in? sets your distance beside them.
Private schools, fees and childcare
Private school fees in Bath and North East Somerset: we hold checked fees for 6 of 8 private schools.
Childcare costs, town by town: 67 nurseries and pre-schools in Bath and North East Somerset, with fees held for 22. Nurseries in Bath and North East Somerset by Ofsted rating.
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