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Schools in Frome

Frome has 16 schools: 14 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 69% of the 16 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Frome Community College has the highest Attainment 8 score (42.8 in 2026). Among primary schools, Selwood Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (71% in 2025).

  • 20 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 14 primary

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Secondary Schools in Frome

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Frome Community College Good 42.8 (2026) – 1,298
2 Critchill Special School Outstanding – – 96

Primary Schools in Frome

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Selwood Academy Good 71% (2025) 658
2 Avanti Park School Good 57% (2025) 503
3 St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Good 52% (2025) 178
4 Oakfield Academy Needs attention 47% (2025) 490
5 Beckington Church First School Expected standard – 78
6 Berkley Church of England First School Expected standard – 49
7 Christ Church First School Expected standard – 47
8 Hayesdown First School Good – 299
9 Mells Church First School Good – 51
10 Nunney First School Good – 76
11 Rode Methodist VC First School Good – 75
12 St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Requires Improvement – 185
13 Trinity Church of England First School Good – 297
14 Vallis First School Good – 185

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