Hayesdown First School vs St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayesdown First School
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
299 students
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
185 students
| Measure | Hayesdown First School Frome, South West | St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 1,695 | #1345 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3052 of 15,697 | #12252 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 299 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 61.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.hayesdownschool.co.uk/ | stjohnsfrome.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hayesdown First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 29.8).
- •Hayesdown First School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 185.
- •Hayesdown First School is a academy school while St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome is a local authority 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 Hayesdown First School better than St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome?
On the Success Index (England), Hayesdown First School ranks higher (74.7 vs 29.8 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 Hayesdown First School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hayesdown First School: 299. St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayesdown First School and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome rank in South West?
Hayesdown First School is 303rd of 1,695 and St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome is 1345th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).