The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.29
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 308 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,284
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 23.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Emma Reynolds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bath Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Hill House
Independent · 820m away
Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 821m away
Selwood Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 821m away
Fromefield Manor School
Independent · 1.1km away
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome
Special school · 1.1km away
Hayesdown First School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Primary · 1.3km away
Vallis First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Frome Community College a selective school?
No. Frome Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Frome Community College?
Frome Community College currently has 1,284 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frome Community College take?
Frome Community College caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Frome Community College?
Frome Community College is in Frome, BA11 2HQ, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frome Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, Frome Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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