There are 14 schools in Frome (excluding independent schools), including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Frome has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Frome under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Frome
| Total Schools | 14 |
| Total Pupils | 4,363 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.88 |
| Median Free School Meals | 18% |
The median school in Frome has 18% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 65th highest figure in Somerset. This represents about 780 pupils, or approximately 1 in 5 of Frome's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Frome is 20.88 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 67th highest ratio in Somerset, and the 748th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
Primaries
8
13% Outstanding • 63% Good
Secondaries
3
0% Outstanding • 67% Good
Most of Frome's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 5 schools or 63% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very low - about 13% and 0% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 88% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Frome's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Park School | 4–13 yrs | 549 |
Very low |
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| Berkley Church of England First School | 5–9 yrs | 110 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Church of England | ||
| Christ Church First School | 2–9 yrs | 240 | Church of England | ||||
| Hayesdown First School | 5–9 yrs | 300 |
Good |
High |
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| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome | 4–9 yrs | 300 |
Good |
High |
Church of England | ||
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Trinity Church of England First School | 5–9 yrs | 300 |
Good |
High |
Church of England | ||
| Vallis First School | 5–9 yrs | 283 |
Good |
High |
Most of Frome's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 67% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very low - about 33% and 0% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 67% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Frome's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Community College | 13–18 yrs | 1,497 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| Oakfield Academy | 9–13 yrs | 696 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
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| Selwood Academy | 9–13 yrs | 704 |
Good |
High |
Church of England/Methodist |