Councils · England · Bath and North East Somerset
Schools in Bath and North East Somerset, and the dates that matter.
Every state school in the council area — 63 primary, 14 secondary — with Bath and North East Somerset’s application deadlines, offer days, and where to apply. One page, kept current from official sources.
September 2027 entry · Sources: Primary scheme (PDF) · Secondary scheme (PDF)
Primary · Reception 2027
15 January 2027
National deadline. Offers arrive 16 April. We suggest submitting by 8 January to stay clear of the rush.
Apply on Bath and North East Somerset’s portal →Verify the exact date on the council’s scheme →Secondary · Year 7 2027
31 October 2026
National deadline. Offers arrive 1 March. Grammar tests, where they apply, happen even earlier. We suggest submitting by 24 October to stay clear of the rush.
Apply on Bath and North East Somerset’s portal →Verify the exact date on the council’s scheme →01 / EVERY SCHOOL IN BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET
Find your shortlist.
All 91state and independent schools in the council area, straight from the Department for Education’s register. Open any school for admissions details, Ofsted history and open days.
Primary · 63
Bathampton Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Batheaston Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Bathford Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Outstanding
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Bishop Sutton Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Cameley CEVC Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 3-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Castle Primary School
Academy sponsor led · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Chandag Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Chew Magna Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Chew Stoke Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Clutton Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Combe Down CofE Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
East Harptree Church of England Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Farmborough Church Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Not judged
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Freshford Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
High Littleton CofE VC Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Outstanding
Longvernal Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
Marksbury CofE Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Midsomer Norton Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
Moorlands Infant School
Academy converter · Ages 5-7 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Moorlands Junior School
Academy converter · Ages 7-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy
Free schools · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Newbridge Primary School
Community school · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Norton Hill Primary School
Free schools · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Midsomer Norton
Ofsted · Outstanding
Oldfield Park Infant School
Academy converter · Ages 5-7 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Oldfield Park Junior School
Academy converter · Ages 7-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Paulton Infant School
Academy converter · Ages 5-7 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Paulton Junior School
Community school · Ages 7-11 · Mixed · Paulton
Ofsted · Outstanding
Peasedown St John Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Pensford Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Roundhill Primary School
Academy sponsor led · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Inadequate
Saltford CofE Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Outstanding
Shoscombe Church School
Academy converter · Ages 3-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy
Free schools · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Keynsham
Ofsted · Good
St Andrew's Church School
Academy converter · Ages 3-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
St John's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Not judged yet
St John's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 3-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
St John's CofE Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
St Julian's Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
St Keyna Primary School
Community school · Ages 3-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
St Martin's Garden Primary School
Academy sponsor led · Ages 3-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Requires improvement
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Not judged yet
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 3-11 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Not judged
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Not judged
St Michaels Junior Church School
Academy sponsor led · Ages 7-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
St Nicholas Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
St Philip's CofE Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Not judged
St Saviours Infant Church School
Academy converter · Ages 3-7 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
St Saviours Junior Church School
Academy converter · Ages 7-11 · Mixed · BATH
Ofsted · Good
St Stephens Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Stanton Drew Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Not judged
Swainswick Church School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Outstanding
Trinity Church School
Academy converter · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Twerton Infant School
Community school · Ages 2-7 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Two Rivers Church of England Primary
Free schools · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Outstanding
Ubley Church of England Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Welton Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
Westfield Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 2-11 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
Weston All Saints CofE Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Whitchurch Primary School
Academy converter · Ages 4-11 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Academy converter · Ages 7-11 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Outstanding
Widcombe Infant School
Academy converter · Ages 5-7 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Secondary · 14
Beechen Cliff School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Boys · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Chew Valley School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Hayesfield Girls School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Girls · Bath
Ofsted · Good
IKB Academy
Studio schools · Ages 14-19 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Lift Broadlands
Academy sponsor led · Ages 11-16 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Norton Hill Academy
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Not judged
Oldfield School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Ralph Allen School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Saint Gregory's Catholic College
Voluntary aided school · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Somerset Studio School
Studio schools · Ages 14-19 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
Somervale Secondary School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
St Mark's CofE School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Wellsway School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Bristol
Ofsted · Good
Writhlington School
Academy converter · Ages 11-18 · Mixed · Radstock
Ofsted · Good
Special & other · 14
Bath Academy
Other independent school · Ages 14-19 · Mixed · Bath
Not judged yet
Bath College
Further education · Ages 16-99 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Requires improvement
Finding Futures
Special post 16 institution · Ages 16-25 · Mixed · Radstock
Not judged yet
Fosse Way School
Academy special converter · Ages 3-19 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Hambling View Independent School
Other independent special school · Ages 11-16 · Mixed · Bath
Not judged yet
King Edward's School
Other independent school · Ages 3-19 · Mixed
Not judged yet
Kingswood Preparatory School
Other independent school · Ages 1-11 · Mixed · Bath
Not judged yet
Kingswood School
Other independent school · Ages 11-19 · Mixed · Bath
Not judged yet
Monkton Combe School
Other independent school · Ages 2-19 · Mixed · Bath
Not judged yet
North Star 180°
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 4-16 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
Prior Park College
Other independent school · Ages 11-19 · Mixed
Not judged yet
Royal High School GDST
Other independent school · Ages 3-19 · Girls
Not judged yet
The Paragon School, Junior School of Prior Park College
Other independent school · Ages 3-11 · Mixed · Bath
Not judged yet
Three Ways School
Academy special converter · Ages 4-19 · Mixed · Bath
Ofsted · Good
02 / HOW APPLYING WORKS HERE
One form, through Bath and North East Somerset.
If you live in Bath and North East Somerset, you apply through the council’s own portal — even for schools in another council’s area.
Preferences
List as many schools as the form allows — you’ll see the limit when you start your application. Rank in your true order; schools never see it.
Own-criteria schools
Some Bath and North East Somerset secondaries are academies or faith schools that set their own entry criteria — check each school’s page for extra forms before the deadline.
Plain-English guides
Primary admissions, explained
The 15 January deadline and how Reception offers work.
Secondary admissions, explained
The 31 October deadline and the traps that come earlier.
How school appeals work
Your right to appeal, and honest odds of success.
Waiting lists, explained
How they're ordered, and why positions move both ways.
03 / NEARBY
Looking across the border?
Families near Bath and North East Somerset often also shortlist schools in these neighbouring council areas.