St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
89%
Capacity
186
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 186 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Biles-Wood, it falls under Somerset local authority.
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 16 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (28 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome include Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Gardening, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, St Louis Catholic Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Welshmill Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP |
| Headteacher | Helen Biles-Wood |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.9% |
| School Capacity | 186 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
28 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Welshmill Lane, Frome
Somerset, BA11 3AP
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