St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Christchurch Street East Frome Somerset BA11 1QG |
| Reference Number | 123843 |
St John’s Church of England Voluntary Aided First School in Frome is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, following its recent inspection. While the school offers a welcoming and nurturing environment where pupils enjoy learning, the quality of education has been deemed inconsistent. Despite some areas of the curriculum being well-developed, particularly in mathematics and art, there remains significant work to ensure that all pupils are adequately prepared for their next educational steps. Furthermore, the recent changes in leadership and the pace of improving practices have contributed to these challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 201 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.24%
Girls: 47.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| 2 | 17 | 22 | 39 |
| 3 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.6% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending and show eagerness to learn.
- The school environment is welcoming and nurturing.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils promote safety and support.
- Positive behaviour and attitudes are evident among most pupils.
- Effective personal development programs are in place.
- Community involvement enriches pupils' learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum does not consistently ensure all pupils are ready for the next stage in their learning.
- Some subjects, particularly in English beyond phonics, are underdeveloped.
- Expectations for pupil achievement are not consistently high.
- Support for pupils with SEND lacks precision and effectiveness in some areas.
- Inconsistent quality of reading support affects pupil fluency and confidence.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Avanti Park School
Avanti Park School, Park Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1EU |
0.24 miles |
|
Vallis First School
Milk Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3DB |
0.4 miles |
|
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Welshmill Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP |
0.4 miles |
|
Christ Church First School
Feltham Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5AJ |
0.62 miles |
|
Oakfield Academy
Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF |
0.75 miles |
|
Selwood Academy
Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EF |
0.78 miles |
|
Hayesdown First School
Wyville Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2BN |
0.83 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England First School
Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB |
0.83 miles |
|
Berkley Church of England First School
Berkley Street, Berkley, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5JH |
2.25 miles |
|
Springmead Preparatory School
Castle Corner, Beckington, Somerset, Somerset, BA11 6TA |
2.73 miles |
|
Beckington Church First School
Church Street, Beckington, Frome, Somerset, BA11 6TG |
2.82 miles |
|
Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School
High Street, Chapmanslade, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4AN |
2.94 miles |
|
Nunney First School
Catch Road, Nunney, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4NE |
3 miles |
|
Mells Church First School
Mells Green, Mells, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3QE |
3.51 miles |
|
Rode Methodist VC First School
High Street, Rode, Frome, Somerset, BA11 6NZ |
4.04 miles |
|
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
High Street, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4DY |
4.56 miles |
|
Hemington Primary School
Hemington, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5XU |
4.58 miles |
|
Horningsham Primary School
Church Street, Horningsham, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7LW |
4.73 miles |
|
Norton St Philip Church of England First School
Church Street, Norton St Philip, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7LU |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Fromefield Manor School
North Parade, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2AB |
0.37 miles |
|
Wessex Lodge School
Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LA |
0.44 miles |
|
North Hill House
Fromefield, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HB |
0.54 miles |
|
Critchill Special School
Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB |
0.88 miles |
|
Frome Community College
Bath Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ |
1.05 miles |