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 | 63% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | 51% | King's College, Taunton | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £28,422 | £43,110 |
| 3 | 49% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
| 4 | 48% | Downside School | Co-Ed | Boarding | £9,995 | £17,385 |
| 5 | 47% | Millfield School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,770 | £19,615 |
| 6 | 45% | Taunton School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £29,355 | £45,990 |
| 7 | 43% | King’s Bruton | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £10,322 | £14,198 |
| 8 | 42% | Wellington School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £22,170 | £29,100 |
| 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 | 63% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | 51% | King's College, Taunton | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £28,422 | £43,110 |
| 3 | 49% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
| 4 | 48% | Downside School | Co-Ed | Boarding | £9,995 | £17,385 |
| 5 | 47% | Millfield School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,770 | £19,615 |
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 | 50% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| =2 | 35% | Queen’s College (Taunton) | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £23,985 | £37,488 |
| =2 | 35% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
| =4 | 34% | King’s Bruton | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £10,322 | £14,198 |
| =4 | 34% | Taunton School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £29,355 | £45,990 |
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 | 63% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | 51% | King's College, Taunton | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £28,422 | £43,110 |
| 3 | 49% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
| 4 | 48% | Downside School | Co-Ed | Boarding | £9,995 | £17,385 |
| 5 | 47% | Millfield School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £12,770 | £19,615 |
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 | 50% | Kingswood School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| =2 | 35% | Queen’s College (Taunton) | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £23,985 | £37,488 |
| =2 | 35% | Wells Cathedral School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £7,480 | £12,529 |
| =4 | 34% | King’s Bruton | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £10,322 | £14,198 |
| =4 | 34% | Taunton School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £29,355 | £45,990 |
Co-Ed School Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Boarding Schools in Somerset
King's College, Taunton
Wells Cathedral School
Downside School
Millfield School
Taunton School
King’s Bruton
Wellington School
Queen’s College (Taunton)
Somerset Private School Costs (Averages)
