Berkley Church of England First School
68%
Capacity
75
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About Berkley Church of England First School
Berkley Church of England 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, operating at 68% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Berkley Church of England First School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Dan Jeffries, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Berkley Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 3 places, making it 4.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Berkley Church of England First School include Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Berkley Church of England 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 | Berkley Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5JH |
| Headteacher | Dan Jeffries |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 75 / 110 (68% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
14
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Berkley Street, Frome
Somerset, BA11 5JH
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