How many private schools are there in Somerset?

There are 18 independent (private) schools in Somerset listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Who inspects private schools in Somerset?

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in Somerset

Compare 18 independent and private schools in Somerset: pupil numbers, school profiles and inspection ratings for every fee-paying school in the area.

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The best independent & private schools in Somerset

All Hallows School

Bath Academy

Chard School

Downside School

Hazlegrove Preparatory School

King's Bruton

King's College Prep

King's College Taunton

Millfield Preparatory School

Millfield School

Perrott Hill School Limited

Queen's College

Sidcot School

Springmead Preparatory School

Taunton Preparatory School

Taunton School

Wellington School

Wells Cathedral School

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