Ofsted school ratings in North Somerset
In North Somerset (South West), 26 of 28 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.9%. That is 5.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 92.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 2
- Good
- 24
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 28
- rank 37/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in North Somerset (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in North Somerset | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 2 | 7.1% |
| Good | 24 | 85.7% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 7.1% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in North Somerset
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 94.7% |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
More about North Somerset
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Stockton-on-Tees93.3%
- Brent92.9%
- Blackburn with Darwen92.9%
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole92.7%
- West Northamptonshire92.6%
- Greenwich92.5%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in North Somerset are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 26 of 28 graded state-funded schools in North Somerset hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does North Somerset have?
- North Somerset has 2 schools rated Outstanding and 24 rated Good, out of 28 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in North Somerset?
- No state-funded school in North Somerset currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 2 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in North Somerset?
- By phase in North Somerset: 94.7% of 19 primary schools; 88.9% of 9 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does North Somerset compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- North Somerset ranks 37 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 92.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.