St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
67%
Capacity
201
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 201 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Teresa Gilbert, it falls under Somerset local authority.
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 20 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome 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 | 4 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Christchurch Street East, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1QG |
| Headteacher | Teresa Gilbert |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.8% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 300 (67% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. 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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Christchurch Street East, Frome
Somerset, BA11 1QG
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