Beckington Church First School
88%
Capacity
75
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Beckington Church First School
Beckington Church First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 75 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 85 places).
the school is led by headteacher Sally Jefferies, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Beckington Church First School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 16 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beckington Church First School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Beckington Church First School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 6TG |
| Headteacher | Sally Jefferies |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 75 / 85 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Sept 2014Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Frome
Somerset, BA11 6TG
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