Schools across Somerset
Local authority · 311 schools across 46 towns
311
219 primary · 37 secondary
78,313
84% capacity used
86
5 outstanding · 81 good
92,837
14,524 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.8%
KS2 Maths
68.8%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
5,517 spare places
Secondary Schools
6,671 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
252
2024/25
Absence trend across Somerset schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
34%
Plans Issued
567
Assessment Requests
1,207
Tribunal Cases
106
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
287
Lodged
(4.3%)
137
Heard
14
Successful
(10%)
Primary (infant classes)
105
Lodged
(1.9%)
69
Heard
3
Successful
(4%)
Secondary
200
Lodged
(3.0%)
116
Heard
17
Successful
(15%)
Total
487
Lodged
(3.6%)
253
Heard
31
Successful
(12%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.
Towns in Somerset
Taunton
59 schools
Bridgwater
37 schools
Yeovil
31 schools
Frome
20 schools
Wells
12 schools
Wellington
11 schools
Minehead
10 schools
Radstock
10 schools
Shepton Mallet
10 schools
Glastonbury
9 schools
Chard
9 schools
Crewkerne
8 schools
Highbridge
8 schools
Street
7 schools
Ilminster
6 schools
Langport
5 schools
Castle Cary
4 schools
Martock
4 schools
Burnham-on-Sea
4 schools
Templecombe
4 schools