Best secondary schools in Keynsham (2026)
Keynsham has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Wellsway School, in the top 22% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 40.2, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Keynsham has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 22% in England |
Wellsway School Keynsham |
51.9 | 50.5 | 56% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 16% in England |
Lift Broadlands Keynsham |
38.7 | 31.8 | 24% | Good | |
3 Bottom 10% in England |
IKB Academy Keynsham |
37.0 | 38.3 | 32% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Keynsham?
On exam results over the last three years, Wellsway School is the top-ranked secondary school in Keynsham, in the top 22% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.