Ofsted school ratings in Somerset
In Somerset (South West), 100 of 139 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 71.9%. That is 15.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 71.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 95
- Requires improvement
- 32
- Inadequate
- 7
- Graded schools
- 139
- rank 143/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Somerset (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Somerset | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 3.6% |
| Good | 95 | 68.3% |
| Requires improvement | 32 | 23.0% |
| Inadequate | 7 | 5.0% |
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 Somerset
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 82 | 26 | 4 | 73.9% |
| Secondary | 1 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Special | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
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Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Somerset are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 100 of 139 graded state-funded schools in Somerset hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 71.9%. 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 Somerset have?
- Somerset has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 95 rated Good, out of 139 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Somerset?
- 7 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Somerset, and 32 rated Requires improvement, out of 139 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Somerset?
- By phase in Somerset: 73.9% of 115 primary schools; 60.0% of 20 secondary schools; 66.7% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Somerset compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Somerset ranks 143 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 71.9% 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.