VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Berkley Church of England First School
Requires Improvementgraded 31/10/2023Ages 5–975 pupilsChurch of England
Berkley Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 9 in Frome, within the Somerset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 75 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 31/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Frome can view Berkley Church of England First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 31/10/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals12.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Frome
All schools in Frome →Beckington Church First School1.5 miSpringmead Preparatory School1.5 miChapmanslade Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miHayesdown First SchoolGood · 1.4 miSelwood AcademyGood · 1.5 miFrome Community CollegeGood · 1.7 mi
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