Schools in Somerset
Somerset County Council is located in the South West region of England
School education in Somerset
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Selecting the right school for your child is a pivotal decision for any family, carrying immense responsibility. With strict admissions criteria and rules for allocating pupil places, it can be a daunting and time-consuming process for many families. In the UK the Local Education Authority in your area play a critical role in pupil placement and ensuring that every child receives an education.
The information and official data available has been organised to present key information and statistics about school education in Somerset County Council.
The summary of information includes data for the following types of schools, you can also search and filter these categories and view what is on offer.
- Primary level Schools and Academies
- Secondary level Schools and Academies
- Secondary level Schools and Academies with sixth forms
- All through Schools and Academies
- Independent schools
- Special Schools
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Schools education in Somerset
There are 292 Schools in Somerset made up of the following:
219
Primary
34
Secondary
1
All-through
16
Independent
22
Special
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Ofsted
Click the tabs below to find the Ofsted ratings for the different types of schools in Somerset.
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Schools are Awaiting an Inspection
34
Why do some schools not have an Ofsted report?
- They may be newly registered and have not been inspected yet
- An inspection has taken place recently, but the report hasn’t been published yet
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Types of schools in Somerset
There are 219 Primary Schools in Somerset made up of the following:
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Pupil and Teacher Population of Schools in Somerset.
Number of pupils on roll
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38654 Total
Boys
Girls
Pupil Metrics
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Pupils with SEN EHCP plan
8035
Pupils with SEN support
4454
Pupils whose first language is not English
3926
Pupils eligible for free school meals during the past 6 years
8035
Overall absences
0
Persistent absences
0
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Overview of school finances in Somerset
This financial overview includes 100 Academy Primary schools and 111 Maintained Primary schools
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Religious character of schools in Somerset.
| Religious Character | In LA | Nationally |
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Food Hygiene Ratings
As a parent or carer it is important to know that the food standards are met at the nursery your child will attend. We have compiled data for all available nurseries in Somerset below. Click the different types of nurseries to see an overview of ratings.
5: Very good
147
4: Good
7
3: Satisfactory
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2: Some improvement is necessary
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1: Major improvement is necessary
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0: Urgent improvement is necessary
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No rating/unable to capture rating
44
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Breakdown of MATS and number of Academies in Somerset.
| MAT | TOTAL NUMBER OF ACADEMIES | TOTAL NUMBER OF ACADEMIES IN Somerset |
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Useful information
Primary School Key Admission Dates 2024/25
Applications Open
From Date
Application Closing Date
Date
National Offers Day
Date
Secondary School Key Admission Dates 2024/25
Applications Open
From Date
Application Closing Date
Date
National Offers Day
Date
Early Years and Childcare advice and guidance from Somerset County Council
SEND and Local Offer information and advice from Somerset County Council
Sources of information
Disclaimer
We strive to consistently deliver accurate data across our website, sourced primarily from the Department for Education and Local Authorities in England. Our ongoing efforts are focussed on refining the organisation of care and education provider data, enhancing calculations, and expanding information sources to offer a complimentary service to families. Although we endeavour our best efforts to ensure data is accurate and up to date, there are inaccuracies owing to the being made data available and human efforts in organising and calculating results. It’s essential to note that this page is independently operated and the information presented should be regarded as a helpful guide, rather than an official local authority source. Please contact us, if you have a productive contribution to the data presented on this page.