The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 58
- Capacity
- 64%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Mr Ben Coombes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
July 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2015 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
April 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
Nunney Road, Somerset, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAvanti Park School
Middle deemed primary · 355m away
Vallis First School
Primary · 394m away
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Primary · 468m away
Oakfield Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 542m away
Trinity Church of England First School
Primary · 701m away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Primary · 712m away
Critchill School
Special school · 791m away
Critchill Special School
Academy · 791m away
Questions parents ask
Is Wessex Lodge School a selective school?
No. Wessex Lodge School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wessex Lodge School's Ofsted rating?
Wessex Lodge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wessex Lodge School?
Wessex Lodge School currently has 58 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wessex Lodge School take?
Wessex Lodge School caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Wessex Lodge School?
Wessex Lodge School is in Frome, BA11 4LA, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wessex Lodge School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wessex Lodge School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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