St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome vs Vallis First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 639 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
185 students
Vallis First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
185 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Frome, South West | Vallis First School Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1345 of 1,695 | #1126 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12252 of 15,697 | #10330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 185 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61.7% | 65.4% |
| 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 | stjohnsfrome.co.uk | www.vallisfirstschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Vallis First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.2 vs 29.8).
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 St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome better than Vallis First School?
On the Success Index (England), Vallis First School ranks higher (39.2 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 St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome and Vallis First School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome: 185. Vallis First School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome and Vallis First School rank in South West?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome is 1345th of 1,695 and Vallis First School is 1126th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).