Best Schools in Somerton

How many schools are there in Somerton?

Somerton has 3 open schools.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Are there any Outstanding schools in Somerton?

None of the 3 graded schools in Somerton currently holds an Outstanding rating. 2 are rated Good, so 67% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Source: Ofsted

Which primary schools in Somerton have the best SATs results?

Of the 3 primary schools in Somerton with 2025 Key Stage 2 results, the highest shares of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading and maths were at Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School (92% in reading, 67% in maths); Keinton Mandeville Primary School (82% in reading, 76% in maths); and King Ina Church of England Academy (56% in reading, 44% in maths). Small schools can swing a long way from one year to the next, because each pupil is a large share of the result.

Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary SchoolKeinton Mandeville Primary SchoolKing Ina Church of England Academy

Source: DfE school performance data

Do schools in Somerton have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Somerton have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Somerton?

Apply to Somerset through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.