Avanti Park School vs Selwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avanti Park School
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 3–13
503 students
Selwood Academy
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
658 students
| Measure | Avanti Park School Frome, South West | Selwood Academy Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1010 of 1,695 | #87 of 402 |
| National rank | #9358 of 15,697 | #1077 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 503 | 658 |
| Pupils on roll | 503 | 658 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Frome | Frome |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | avanti.org.uk/avantipark/ | www.selwood.somerset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Selwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 43.6).
- •Selwood Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 57%).
- •Selwood Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Selwood Academy is the larger school with 658 students compared with 503.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avanti Park School better than Selwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Selwood Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 43.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avanti Park School and Selwood Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avanti Park School: 503. Selwood Academy: 658. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avanti Park School and Selwood Academy rank in South West?
Avanti Park School is 1010th of 1,695 and Selwood Academy is 87th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).