The short version
80% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 80%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Michael Pearce (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Inadequate
February 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | Inspection
Education and residential inspection summary
September 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
March 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
April 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2007 | Inspection
Inspection
May 2001 | Inspection
Location
Fromefield, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFromefield Manor School
Independent · Very close
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome
Special school · 308m away
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Primary · 598m away
Vallis First School
Primary · 671m away
Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 709m away
Selwood Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 709m away
Frome Community College
Secondary · 820m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Primary · 871m away
Questions parents ask
What is North Hill House's Ofsted rating?
North Hill House was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Hill House?
North Hill House currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Hill House take?
North Hill House caters for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is North Hill House?
North Hill House is in Frome, BA11 2HB, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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