GCSE 2025/26
#2,206 of 3,312
Worse than 66% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,130 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Jan 2014
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 150667.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 42.8, worse than England, similar to Somerset | 43.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 55.1%, worse than England, worse than Somerset | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 38.6%, worse than England, similar to Somerset | 39.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 8.9%, worse than England, similar to Somerset | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 52.5%, worse than England, worse than Somerset | 55.9% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 316 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 34.65, similar to England, similar to Somerset | 33.81 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 35.47, similar to England, similar to Somerset | 34.15 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 15.7%, similar to England, better than Somerset | 12.4% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.29, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 176 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist- | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,298 |
| Girls | 678 |
| Boys | 620 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 22.2% |
| First language not English | 8.6% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,515 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 14.3% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 417 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 221 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 58 |
| Average class size | 18.3 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 18 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.9 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 72.1 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 16.2 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 39.36 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 74.4 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 64.3 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 10.1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 10.8%, worse than England, worse than Somerset | 9.3% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 27.1%, worse than England, worse than Somerset | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 5.8%, worse than England, worse than Somerset | 4.7% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
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.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 4.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 3% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 81.6% |
| Employment | 36.2% |
| Higher education | 31.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 12.9% |
| Further education | 8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Selwood Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Hayesdown First School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2015. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Vallis First School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Middle deemed primary | Avanti Park School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
| 1.4 mi | Middle deemed secondary | Oakfield Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2026. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Trinity Church of England First School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2013. | |
| 1.6 mi | Primary | Christ Church First School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | Berkley Church of England First School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. |
Frome Community College is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 29 Jan 2014.
Frome Community College ranks 2,206 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 66% of schools) and 1,130 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 38.6% of pupils at Frome Community College got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 42.8 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Frome Community College was C+, and 15.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Frome Community College has 1,298 pupils aged 13 to 18.
Frome Community College had 1,515 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Frome Community College has a sixth form with 417 places in 2024/25.
At Frome Community College, the average class had 18.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 18 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Frome Community College missed 10.8% of sessions (England 8%), and 27.1% 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.