Schools in Frome, South West (2025)
15 schools · 4,469 students · 11 academy, 4 local authority · median Pupils on roll 185.
Frome, in South West, has 15 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,469 students. By level there are 12 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 11 academy, 4 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Frome's schools is 185, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
12 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Beckington Church First School (84.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Rode Methodist VC First School (78.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Hayesdown First School (74.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Frome Community College (1,298 students), Selwood Academy (658 students), Avanti Park School (503 students).
Ranked schools in Frome
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 184Beckington Church First SchoolFrome · Academy Primary– · 78 students
- 279Rode Methodist VC First SchoolFrome · Local authority Primary– · 75 students
- 375Hayesdown First SchoolFrome · Academy Primary– · 299 students
- 474Trinity Church of England First SchoolFrome · Academy Primary– · 297 students
- 569Selwood AcademyFrome · Academy Secondary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 658 students
- 647Frome Community CollegeFrome · Academy Secondary42.7 Attainment 8 · 1,298 students
- 746St Louis Catholic Primary School, FromeFrome · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 844Avanti Park SchoolFrome · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 503 students
- 939Vallis First SchoolFrome · Local authority Primary– · 185 students
- 1034Nunney First SchoolFrome · Academy Primary– · 76 students
- 1130St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, FromeFrome · Local authority Primary– · 185 students
- 1229Oakfield AcademyFrome · Academy Secondary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 490 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beckington Church First School Frome · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 84.3 Top 25% | – | 78 |
| 2 | Rode Methodist VC First School Frome · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Local authority | 78.9 Top 25% | – | 75 |
| 3 | Hayesdown First School Frome · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 74.7 Top 25% | – | 299 |
| 4 | Trinity Church of England First School Frome · Primary · Ages 2–9 | Academy | 74.4 Top 25% | – | 297 |
| 5 | Selwood Academy Frome · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 68.7 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 658 |
| 6 | Frome Community College Frome · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 47.1 Lower 50% | 42.7 Attainment 8 | 1,298 |
| 7 | St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Frome · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.1 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 8 | Avanti Park School Frome · Primary · Ages 3–13 | Academy | 43.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 503 |
| 9 | Vallis First School Frome · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Local authority | 39.2 Lower 50% | – | 185 |
| 10 | Nunney First School Frome · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 33.8 Lower 50% | – | 76 |
| 11 | St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Frome · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Local authority | 29.8 Lower 50% | – | 185 |
| 12 | Oakfield Academy Frome · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 28.7 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 490 |
Other schools in Frome
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Frome side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Frome?
Beckington Church First School is the highest-ranked school in Frome with a Success Index (England) of 84.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Frome?
Frome has 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) educating 4,469 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Frome?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Frome is 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.