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Selwood Academy

Middle deemed secondary · Academy converter · Frome, BA11 2EF

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#4,785 of 15,057

Better than 68% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Selwood Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jun 2022

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseMiddle deemed secondary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages9 to 13
Pupils658
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England/Methodist
Head teacherMr Daniel Jeffries
TrustMIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Local authoritySomerset
Opened01 Dec 2011
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137741.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolSomersetEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%, better than England, better than Somerset57%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.9%, similar to England, similar to Somerset7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Somerset105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, better than Somerset103105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.102, worse than England, worse than Somerset104105
Expected standard in reading76%, similar to England, better than Somerset72%76%
Expected standard in writing87%, better than England, better than Somerset70%73%
Expected standard in maths87%, better than England, better than Somerset70%75%
Pupils taking tests144--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils658
Girls307
Boys351
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.21.1%
First language not English6.4%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.704
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.6.5%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.90
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.18
Average class size27.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
87.7%
Other White
4.3%
African
1.7%
Gypsy/Roma
1.5%
White and Asian
1.2%
Other ethnic group
0.6%
Other mixed
0.5%
Indian
0.5%
Other Asian
0.5%
Chinese
0.3%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher19.6
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13.7
Teachers (FTE)33.61
Teaching assistants (FTE)10.02
Support staff (FTE)19.46
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2533.1
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2531.5
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250.6

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolSomersetEngland
Overall absence6.1%, better than England, better than Somerset9.3%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.14.2%, better than England, better than Somerset24.2%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.2.5%, better than England, better than Somerset4.7%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate14.5%
Pupils with one or more suspensions3.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Selwood Academy

What is Selwood Academy's Ofsted rating?

Selwood Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 28 Jun 2022.

How does Selwood Academy rank in England?

Selwood Academy ranks 4,785 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 68% of schools).

What are Selwood Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 71% of pupils at Selwood Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Selwood Academy?

Selwood Academy has 658 pupils aged 9 to 13.

What is the capacity of Selwood Academy?

Selwood Academy had 704 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Selwood Academy?

At Selwood Academy, the average class had 27.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 19.6 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Selwood Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Selwood Academy missed 6.1% of sessions (England 8%), and 14.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.