Private Schools in Somerset
Somerset has 52 private and independent schools across Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset — 11 prep and 41 senior. Schools below are listed by size (pupil roll), largest first. Independents are inspected by ISI (ISC members) or Ofsted (non-members); ISI stopped issuing overall grades in 2023 and Ofsted removed its overall grade in 2024, so we don't rank by grade — click any school for its latest inspection report, fees and entry requirements.
How much do Somerset private schools cost in 2026?
We only show fee statistics computed from verified, school-published figures. We don't yet hold enough current-year Somerset fees to publish a reliable median — browse individual schools below for their published fees.
Prep Schools in Somerset
11 schoolsPreparatory schools educate children roughly aged 4-13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior independent schools.
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Senior Independent Schools in Somerset
41 schoolsSenior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and run through to sixth form, with many offering boarding alongside day places.
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IndependentSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)
Ofsted Outstanding
105 pupilsAges 5-19
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IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Ofsted Outstanding
65 pupilsAges 5-14
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IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
20 pupilsAges 8-19
Strong· our summary
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IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
8 pupilsAges 6-18
Inspected — grade pending
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