Schools in Frome
20 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Community College Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 13–18 | — |
| Selwood Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 9–13 | — |
| Oakfield Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 9–13 | — |
Primary (12)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Park School Free schools | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–13 | Roughly one first choice per place (2024 entry) |
| Beckington Church First School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Berkley Church of England First School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Christ Church First School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hayesdown First School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–9 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Mells Church First School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 5–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rode Methodist VC First School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Trinity Church of England First School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Nunney First School Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Vallis First School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critchill Special School Academy special converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–19 | — |
| Fromefield Manor School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| Newbury Manor School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–19 | — |
| North Hill House Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–19 | — |
| Wessex Lodge School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–18 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.