Best Private Schools in Somerset - Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Somerset has 18 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. Most of these schools offer both day and boarding places. There is just one day-only school (King Edward's School (Bath)) and one boarding-only school (Brymore School).
Somerset Independent School League Table 2022/23
| GCSE Rank | A*/ A% | School | Gender | Day / Boarding | Day Fees | Boarding Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90.0 | King Edward's School (Bath) | Co-ed | Day | £15,495 | N/A |
| 2 | 84.1 | Millfield School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £27,165 | £41,355 |
| 3 | 77.3 | Royal High School (Bath) | Girls | Day & Boarding | £15,249 | £33,579 |
| 4 | 76.0 | Kingswood School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £16,413 | £35,376 |
| 5 | 63.0 | Monkton Combe School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £21,510 | £34,320 |
| 6 | 60.0 | Bruton School for Girls | Girls | Day & Boarding | £18,696 | £31,848 |
| 7 | 58.0 | Blundell’s School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £24,015 | £38,985 |
| 8 | 55.8 | Wells Cathedral School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £20,442 | £34,212 |
| 9 | 51.0 | Downside School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £20,720 | £36,096 |
| 10 | 50.0 | King's College (Taunton) | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £20,790 | N/A |
| 11 | 47.7 | King’s Bruton School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £23,772 | £34,200 |
| 12 | 44.0 | Queen's College School (Taunton) | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £19,695 | £34,500 |
| 13 | 43.6 | Prior Park College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £17,595 | £32,919 |
| 14 | 43.5 | Taunton Senior School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £34,224 | £42,780 |
| 15 | 39.1 | Sidcot School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £19,530 | £37,770 |
| 16 | 39.0 | Wellington School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £16,785 | £35,355 |
Where Schools are Located
The most popular areas for independent schools in Somerset are Taunton and Bath. There are also private schools in Wellington, Wells and Winscombe to name a few.
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Best Private Schools in Somerset
There are 18 independent schools in Somerset.
Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
North Road, Bath, BA2 6HUGCSE A*/A: 90%- Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZGCSE A*/A: 77.3%
- Bath, BA1 5RGGCSE A*/A: 76%
- Sunny Hill, Bruton, BA10 0NTGCSE A*/A: 60%
- Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HGGCSE A*/A: 63%
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- North Road, Bath, BA2 6HUA-Level A*/A: 65%
- Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZA-Level A*/A: 45.7%
- South Road, Taunton TA1 3LAA-Level A*/A: 45%
- Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QSA-Level A*/A: 42.3%
- Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HGA-Level A*/A: 42.1%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £15,249 | £34,224 | £20,559 |
| Boarding Places | £12,480 | £42,780 | £34,236 |
Best Boys Schools in Somerset
There is only 1 independent boys school in Somerset, Brymore School.
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | - | - | - |
| Boarding Places | £12,480 | £12,480 | £12,480 |
Best Girls Schools in Somerset
There are 2 independent girls schools in Somerset, Royal High School (Bath) and Bruton School for Girls.
Best Private Girls Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZGCSE A*/A: 77.3%
- Sunny Hill, Bruton, BA10 0NTGCSE A*/A: 60%
Best Private Girls Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZA-Level A*/A: 45.7%
- Sunny Hill, Bruton, BA10 0NTA-Level A*/A: 41.1%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £15,249 | £18,696 | £16,973 |
| Boarding Places | £31,848 | £33,579 | £32,714 |
Best Co-ed Schools in Somerset
There are 15 private co-ed schools in Somerset.
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- North Road, Bath, BA2 6HUGCSE A*/A: 90%
- Butleigh Road, BA16 0YD GCSE A*/A: 84.1%
- Bath, BA1 5RGGCSE A*/A: 76%
- Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HGGCSE A*/A: 63%
- Tiverton, EX16 4DNGCSE A*/A: 58%
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- North Road, Bath, BA2 6HUA-Level A*/A: 65%
- South Road, Taunton TA1 3LAA-Level A*/A: 45%
- Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QSA-Level A*/A: 42.3%
- Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HGA-Level A*/A: 42.1%
- Tiverton, EX16 4DNA-Level A*/A: 40%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £15,495 | £34,224 | £21,037 |
| Boarding Places | £32,001 | £42,780 | £36,144 |
Somerset Private School Costs (Averages)
| Day | Boarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | £20,559 | £34,236 |
| Boys | N/A | £12,480 |
| Girls | £16,973 | £32,714 |
| Co-Ed | £21,037 | £36,144 |