Beckington Church First School is a primary school in Frome, serving pupils aged 5 to 9. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Beckington Church First School currently has around 75 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56% boys and 44% girls. Around 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Church Street, Frome, BA11 6TG |
| Website: | beckingtonandmellsfederation.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01373830438 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sally Jefferies |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151283 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/09/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 85 |
| Number of Pupils: | 75 |
| Number of Boys: | 42 |
| Number of Girls: | 33 |
| White British | 89.30% | 67 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckington Church First School Church Street , Beckington BA11 6TG | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckington Church of England First School Church Street , Beckington BA11 6TG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rode Methodist VC First School High Street , Rode BA11 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkley Church of England First School Berkley Street , Berkley BA11 5JH | 2out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springmead Preparatory School Castle Corner , Beckington BA11 6TA | - not rated | 174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.