Berkley Church of England First School vs Frome Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkley Church of England First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
49 students
Frome Community College
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,298 students
| Measure | Berkley Church of England First School Frome, South West | Frome Community College Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #212 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #2108 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 49 | 1,298 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 1,298 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 44.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Frome | Frome |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.berkleyschool.co.uk | www.fromecollege.org |
The verdict
- •Berkley Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 47.1).
- •Frome Community College is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 49.
- •Berkley Church of England First School is a local authority school while Frome Community College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Berkley Church of England First School better than Frome Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Berkley Church of England First School ranks higher (74.1 vs 47.1 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 Berkley Church of England First School and Frome Community College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berkley Church of England First School: 49. Frome Community College: 1,298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkley Church of England First School and Frome Community College rank in South West?
Berkley Church of England First School is unranked and Frome Community College is 212th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).