Selwood Academy vs Vallis First School
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.
Selwood Academy
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
658 students
Vallis First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
185 students
| Measure | Selwood Academy Frome, South West | Vallis First School Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 402 | #1126 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1077 of 4,090 | #10330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 658 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 65.4% |
| 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.selwood.somerset.sch.uk | www.vallisfirstschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Selwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 39.2).
- •Selwood Academy is the larger school with 658 students compared with 185.
- •Selwood 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 Selwood Academy better than Vallis First School?
On the Success Index (England), Selwood Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 39.2 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 Selwood Academy and Vallis First School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Selwood Academy: 658. Vallis First School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Selwood Academy and Vallis First School rank in South West?
Selwood Academy is 87th of 402 and Vallis First School is 1126th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).