The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 602
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Daniel Jeffries (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSelwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Hayesdown First School
Primary · 434m away
North Hill House
Independent · 709m away
Fromefield Manor School
Independent · 773m away
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome
Special school · 793m away
Frome Community College
Secondary · 821m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Primary · 1.3km away
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Selwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Selwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Selwood Academy?
Selwood Academy currently has 602 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Selwood Academy take?
Selwood Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Selwood Academy?
Selwood Academy is in Frome, BA11 2EF, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Selwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Selwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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