The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mrs Teresa Gilbert (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Christchurch Street East, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAvanti Park School
Middle deemed primary · 394m away
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome
Special school · 572m away
Fromefield Manor School
Independent · 591m away
Vallis First School
Primary · 639m away
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Primary · 645m away
Wessex Lodge School
Independent · 712m away
North Hill House
Independent · 871m away
Christ Church First School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome take?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome caters for pupils aged 4 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome?
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome is in Frome, BA11 1QG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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