Oakfield Academy vs Vallis First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 898 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakfield Academy
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
490 students
Vallis First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
185 students
| Measure | Oakfield Academy Frome, South West | Vallis First School Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 402 | #1126 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3032 of 4,090 | #10330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 490 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 490 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 65.4% |
| 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 | oakfieldacademy.co.uk/ | www.vallisfirstschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Vallis First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 28.7).
- •Oakfield Academy is the larger school with 490 students compared with 185.
- •Oakfield Academy is a academy school while Vallis First School 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 Oakfield Academy better than Vallis First School?
On the Success Index (England), Vallis First School ranks higher (39.2 vs 28.7 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 Oakfield Academy and Vallis First School?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakfield Academy: 490. Vallis First School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakfield Academy and Vallis First School rank in South West?
Oakfield Academy is 316th of 402 and Vallis First School is 1126th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).