VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Requires Improvementgraded 23/04/2024Ages 4–9201 pupilsChurch of England
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Frome, within the Somerset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 201 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 23/04/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Frome can view St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 23/04/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence23.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals31.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Frome
All schools in Frome →Avanti Park SchoolGood · 0.2 miFromefield Manor School0.4 miSt Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome0.4 miVallis First School0.4 miNorth Hill House0.5 miChrist Church First SchoolInadequate · 0.6 mi
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