Christ Church First School vs Oakfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church First School
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
47 students
Oakfield Academy
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
490 students
| Measure | Christ Church First School Frome, South West | Oakfield Academy Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #316 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #3032 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 47 | 490 |
| Pupils on roll | 47 | 490 |
| Free school meals | 66% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 19.6% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.christchurchschoolfrome.org.uk/ | oakfieldacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oakfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.7 vs 1.5).
- •Oakfield Academy is the larger school with 490 students compared with 47.
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 Christ Church First School better than Oakfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakfield Academy ranks higher (28.7 vs 1.5 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 Christ Church First School and Oakfield Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church First School: 47. Oakfield Academy: 490. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church First School and Oakfield Academy rank in South West?
Christ Church First School is unranked and Oakfield Academy is 316th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).