Berkley Church of England First School vs Selwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.4 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
Selwood Academy
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
658 students
| Measure | Berkley Church of England First School Frome, South West | Selwood Academy Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #87 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #1077 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 49 | 658 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 658 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 44.5% | 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 | www.berkleyschool.co.uk | www.selwood.somerset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Berkley Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 68.7).
- •Selwood Academy is the larger school with 658 students compared with 49.
- •Berkley Church of England First School is a local authority school while Selwood Academy 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 Selwood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Berkley Church of England First School ranks higher (74.1 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 Berkley Church of England First School and Selwood Academy?
About 2.4 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. Selwood Academy: 658. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berkley Church of England First School and Selwood Academy rank in South West?
Berkley Church of England First School is unranked and Selwood Academy is 87th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).