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Berkley Church of England First School

Somerset, BA11 5JHPrimaryAges 5–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Berkley Church of England First School

Berkley Church of England First School is a small state primary in Somerset, with 75 pupils on roll against a capacity of 110, meaning it has room to grow. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of disadvantage: 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits higher. The school is a Church of England first school for ages 5 to 9, and demand is notably strong. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 14 applications for just 3 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.67. All three first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers suggest that families in the area are keen to get in. The school is mixed and non-boarding, with no nursery or sixth form provision. It sits within Somerset local authority, where only 6 out of 219 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBerkley Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5JH
HeadteacherDan Jeffries
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils75
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity75 / 110 (68% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketTennisDanceGymnasticsAthleticsFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubBook ClubScience ClubCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-16:15

Source: berkleyschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berkley Church of England First School

Berkley Church of England First School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.