Best 3 Primary schools in Somerset – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Swainswick Church School (Primary) in Bath; Preston CofE Primary School (Primary) in Yeovil; Norton Hill Primary School (Primary) in Midsomer Norton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Swainswick Church School, Preston CofE Primary School and Norton Hill Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Bath, Somerset, Yeovil, Somerset and Midsomer Norton, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Swainswick Church School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Swainswick Church School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust, Preston Primary Academy Trust and Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.

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Attribute	Swainswick Church School BA1 8DB	Preston CofE Primary School BA21 3SN	Norton Hill Primary School BA3 2UD
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Free schools
Location	Bath Somerset BA1 8DB	Yeovil Somerset BA21 3SN	Midsomer Norton Somerset BA3 2UD
Latest Ofsted	1 21 Jul 2024	1 18 Jan 2024	1 18 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	84	420	630
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust	Preston Primary Academy Trust	Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Website	www.swainswickschool.co.uk	www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk	www.nortonhillprimary.com
Telephone	01225859279	01935474538	01761205630
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Swainswick Church School

BA1 8DB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bath
Somerset
BA1 8DB
Ofsted: 1 21 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust
Website: www.swainswickschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01225859279

Preston CofE Primary School

BA21 3SN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 3SN
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Preston Primary Academy Trust
Website: www.prestoncofeprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01935474538

Norton Hill Primary School

BA3 2UD

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Midsomer Norton
Somerset
BA3 2UD
Ofsted: 1 18 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Website: www.nortonhillprimary.com
Telephone: 01761205630

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.