Frome Community College vs St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frome Community College
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,298 students
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
| Measure | Frome Community College Frome, South West | St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 402 | #958 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2108 of 4,090 | #8868 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,298 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,298 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.fromecollege.org | www.stlouisfrome.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Frome Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 46.1).
- •Frome Community College is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 178.
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 Frome Community College better than St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
On the Success Index (England), Frome Community College ranks higher (47.1 vs 46.1 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 Frome Community College and St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frome Community College: 1,298. St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frome Community College and St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome rank in South West?
Frome Community College is 212th of 402 and St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is 958th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).