Best 3 Primary schools in Somerset – comparison

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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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
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
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

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How are these comparisons built?
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How should I choose a school?
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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.