Beckington Church First School vs Selwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckington Church First School
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
78 students
Selwood Academy
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
658 students
| Measure | Beckington Church First School Frome, South West | Selwood Academy Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #144 of 1,695 | #87 of 402 |
| National rank | #1515 of 15,697 | #1077 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 78 | 658 |
| Pupils on roll | 78 | 658 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | beckingtonandmellsfederation.co.uk | www.selwood.somerset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Beckington Church First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 68.7).
- •Selwood Academy is the larger school with 658 students compared with 78.
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 Beckington Church First School better than Selwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beckington Church First School ranks higher (84.3 vs 68.7 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 Beckington Church First School and Selwood Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckington Church First School: 78. Selwood Academy: 658. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckington Church First School and Selwood Academy rank in South West?
Beckington Church First School is 144th of 1,695 and Selwood Academy is 87th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).