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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

Somerset, BA11 1QGPrimaryAges 4–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School in Frome is a state primary for children aged 4 to 9, and it's currently a school in transition. With 201 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300, there's plenty of physical space, but the demand tells a different story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 45 applications for just 20 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.25 to one. Eighteen of those applicants listed it as their first preference, and all 18 were offered a place. The school's intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and suggests a community with higher-than-average levels of economic need. This is a Church of England school with a strong local pull, but the gap between its popularity and its current Ofsted rating is worth noting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChristchurch Street East, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1QG
HeadteacherTeresa Gilbert
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils201
Free School Meals (FSM)31.8%
School Capacity201 / 300 (67% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryCricketGymnasticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome 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.