St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome vs Vallis First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 74 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Vallis First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
185 students
| Measure | St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Frome, South West | Vallis First School Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #958 of 1,695 | #1126 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8868 of 15,697 | #10330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 178 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 65.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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.stlouisfrome.co.uk | www.vallisfirstschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 39.2).
- •Vallis First School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 178.
- •St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome 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 St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome better than Vallis First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome ranks higher (46.1 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 St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome and Vallis First School?
About 74 m in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome: 178. Vallis First School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome and Vallis First School rank in South West?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is 958th of 1,695 and Vallis First School is 1126th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).