What counts as an independent primary school option in Somerset?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state primary schools in Somerset?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Somerset hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent primary schools in Somerset appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Primary Schools in Somerset

Schools across Somerset district. Compare prep and independent primary schools with location-specific rankings, map views and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 12 schools in Somerset. Schools featured here include All Hallows School, Chard School and Hazlegrove Preparatory School.

Key Performance Metrics for Somerset

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Somerset59%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Somerset7%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Somerset83%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Somerset6.8/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Somerset

59%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Somerset

7%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Somerset

83%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Somerset

6.8/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Somerset

Showing 1-12 of 12 schools

All Hallows School
East Cranmore
Chard School
Chard town centre
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Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Sparkford
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King's College Prep
Pyrland
Millfield Preparatory School
Edgarley
Perrott Hill School
North Perrott
Queen's College
Trull
Springmead Preparatory School
Beckington
Taunton Preparatory School
Staplegrove
Taunton School
Staplegrove
Wellington School
Wellington
Wells Cathedral School
Wells City Centre