Best schools in Bath
Strong schools still need the right sector because Bath compresses very different pockets into one label. This ranking covers 77 schools in the Bath local authority. Postcode area BA3 has the highest average school score (56.2 across 13 schools), while BS39 sits at the lower end (50.2). 96% of ranked Bath schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Bath on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Bath comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Bath ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bathford Church School | 83.6 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | St John's Church of England Primary School | 82.8 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St Philip's CofE Primary School | 82.4 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Norton Hill Academy | 81.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Pensford Primary School | 80.1 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Clutton Primary School | 75.9 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Hayesfield Girls School | 75.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 18 | Trinity Church School | 74.2 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Beechen Cliff School | 73.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 20 | Shoscombe Church School | 73.1 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Ralph Allen School | 72.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 22 | Bishop Sutton Primary School | 72.5 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | St Stephens Church School | 72.2 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Saint Gregory's Catholic College | 71.7 | Good | Secondary |
| 25 | Oldfield Park Junior School | 71.4 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Newbridge Primary School | 68.6 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Wellsway School | 68.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 28 | Oldfield School | 66.7 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | East Harptree Church of England Primary School | 66.2 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Chew Valley School | 65.5 | Good | Secondary |
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Questions about schools in Bath
What is the best school in Bath?
Widcombe CofE Junior School is the top-ranked school in Bath overall (LocaleIQ score 97.5 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 79% · higher 12%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Bath?
Widcombe CofE Junior School leads the Bath primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 97.5). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 79% · higher 12%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Bath primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Bath?
Norton Hill Academy leads the Bath secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 81.2). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 50.2. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Bath secondary schools.
Which schools in Bath are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
7 schools in the Bath ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Widcombe CofE Junior School, St Mary's CofE Primary School, Saltford CofE Primary School, High Littleton CofE VC Primary School, Swainswick Church School, and 2 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Bath has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, BA3 has the strongest cluster — 56.2 average across 13 ranked schools. BS39 sits at the lower end (50.2 average). Strong schools still need the right sector because Bath compresses very different pockets into one label. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Bath?
This ranking covers 77 schools (primary and secondary) in the Bath comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.