Best Private Schools in Somerset
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).
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.
Somerset Independent School League Table
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87% | Wellington School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,170 | £29,100 |
| 2 | 63% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | 53% | Taunton School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £29,355 | £45,990 |
| 4 | 51% | King's College, Taunton | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £28,422 | £43,110 |
| 5 | 49% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
| 6 | 48% | Downside School | Co-Ed | Boarding | £9,995 | £17,385 |
| 7 | 47% | Millfield School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,770 | £19,615 |
| 8 | 43% | King’s Bruton | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £10,322 | £14,198 |
| 9 | 38% | Queen’s College (Taunton) | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £23,985 | £37,488 |
| 10 | 28% | Bath Academy | Co-Ed | Day | £6,600 | N/A |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87% | Wellington School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,170 | £29,100 |
| 2 | 63% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | 53% | Taunton School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £29,355 | £45,990 |
| 4 | 51% | King's College, Taunton | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £28,422 | £43,110 |
| 5 | 49% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69% | Taunton School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £29,355 | £45,990 |
| 2 | 59% | Wellington School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,170 | £29,100 |
| 3 | 50% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| =4 | 35% | Queen’s College (Taunton) | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £23,985 | £37,488 |
| =4 | 35% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87% | Wellington School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,170 | £29,100 |
| 2 | 63% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | 53% | Taunton School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £29,355 | £45,990 |
| 4 | 51% | King's College, Taunton | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £28,422 | £43,110 |
| 5 | 49% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69% | Taunton School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £29,355 | £45,990 |
| 2 | 59% | Wellington School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,170 | £29,100 |
| 3 | 50% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| =4 | 35% | Queen’s College (Taunton) | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £23,985 | £37,488 |
| =4 | 35% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
Co-Ed School Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Boarding Schools in Somerset
Wellington School
Taunton School
King's College, Taunton
Wells Cathedral School
Downside School
Millfield School
King’s Bruton
Queen’s College (Taunton)
Somerset Private School Costs (Averages)
