Educational Establishments

Avanti Park School

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Headteacher Mrs Abby Atkins
Address Avanti Park School
Avanti Park School
Park Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 1EU
Website https://avanti.org.uk/avantipark/
Telephone 01373832804
Type of Establishment Free schools (Free Schools)
Phase of Education Middle deemed primary (Ages 4 - 13)
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None /
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 540
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 452 (214 / 238)
Percentage Free School Meals 20.6%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Christ Church First School

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Headteacher Nicola Smith
Address Christ Church First School
Feltham Lane

Frome
Somerset
BA11 5AJ
Website
Telephone 01373463781
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Bath and Wells
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 240
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 108 (54 / 54)
Percentage Free School Meals 51.9%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms LOUISE ADAMS Chair of Local Governing Body 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Oliver Cofler Local Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Damon Hooton Local Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nicola Smith Local Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Julian Thompson Local Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon White Local Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Hayesdown First School

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Headteacher Mrs Julia Battersby
Address Hayesdown First School
Wyville Road

Frome
Somerset
BA11 2BN
Website www.hayesdownschool.co.uk/
Telephone 01373462718
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 300
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 298 (141 / 157)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Rona Bowles Local Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anita Collier Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Jonathan James Local Governor 23/11/2022 23/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jack Kitchen Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
North Hill House

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Headteacher Mr Michael Pearce
Address North Hill House
Fromefield

Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HB
Website http://www.aspriscs.co.uk/find-a-location/north-hill-house-school-frome/
Telephone 01373466222
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 6 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 66
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 50 (41 / 9)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.0%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

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Headteacher Mrs Teresa Gilbert
Address St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Christchurch Street East

Frome
Somerset
BA11 1QG
Website stjohnsfrome.co.uk
Telephone 01373462251
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Bath and Wells
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 300
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 243 (125 / 118)
Percentage Free School Meals 27.2%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Philippa Nightingale Governor 27/02/2023 26/02/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Nicole Simenton Governor 10/01/2024 09/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Katherine Alice Smith Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Tickell Governor 07/06/2023 06/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

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Headteacher Mrs Helen Biles-Wood
Address St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Welshmill Lane

Select
Somerset
BA11 3AP
Website www.stlouisfrome.co.uk
Telephone 01373463728
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Roman Catholic / Diocese of Clifton
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Sally Burt Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Christine Campbell Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Magda Furman Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Rebecca Walker Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Vallis First School

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Headteacher Mr Nicholas Firkins
Address Vallis First School
Milk Street

Frome
Somerset
BA11 3DB
Website www.vallisfirstschool.org
Telephone 01373462657
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 9)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 283
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 231 (118 / 113)
Percentage Free School Meals 26.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Iestyn Lewis Governor 30/04/2023 29/04/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Martha Oster Governor 05/09/2023 04/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Meredith Russ Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Elected by parents
Wessex Lodge School

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Headteacher Ms Kate Stradling
Address Wessex Lodge School
Nunney Road
Frome
Frome
Somerset
BA11 4LA
Website
Telephone 01373453414
Type of Establishment Other independent special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 8 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 60
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 46 (38 / 8)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.00%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found