The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Biles-Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Welshmill Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVallis First School
Primary · Very close
Wessex Lodge School
Independent · 468m away
Farleigh Further Education College - Frome
Special school · 513m away
Fromefield Manor School
Independent · 529m away
Avanti Park School
Middle deemed primary · 543m away
North Hill House
Independent · 598m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Primary · 645m away
Oakfield Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 970m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome take?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is in Frome, BA11 3AP, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome have a sixth form?
No, St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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