The largest junior school in Backwell is Backwell Church of England Junior School, which provides education to 240 children aged between 7 and 11. The school is highly praised by OfSTED and performs consistently well in the league tables. In addition there is West Leigh Infant School which covers reception and Key Stage 1.
A private primary school, Fairfield PNEU, is also located in the village, which also boasts high results.
The secondary school, Backwell School, consistently features high in the league tables for GCSE and A level results, and is recognised as one of the best state schools in North Somerset.
 | West Leigh Infants
West Leigh is a Community Infant School for children from 4 to 7 years. |
 | Backwell C of E Junior School
Backwell C of E Junior School is friendly and welcoming, caring greatly for the needs of both pupils and staff. They were named as “an outstandingly effective school” by OFSTED inspectors in September 2005, and have since been awarded the ‘Investors in People’ mark and the 'International School Award’. |
| Backwell School
Backwell School has established a reputation as one of Britain’s best performing comprehensive schools at GCSE and A Level. |
 | Fairfield School
At the heart of the school lies the belief that every child is a unique individual; their aim is to nurture the potential within pupils and encourage every child to develop his or her abilities and talents to the full. |