Frome Community College, based in Frome, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Frome Community College currently has around 1284 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bath Road, Frome, BA11 2HQ |
| Website: | http://www.fromecollege.org |
| Telephone: | 01373465353 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Emma Reynolds |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 150667 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/01/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1497 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1284 |
| Number of Boys: | 622 |
| Number of Girls: | 662 |
| White British | 81.90% | 1052 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 69 |
| Unclassified | 4.00% | 51 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 16 |
| African | 1.10% | 14 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 13 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesdown First School Wyville Road , BA11 2BN | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayesdown First School Wyville Road , BA11 2BN | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Park School Avanti Park School , Park Road BA11 1EU | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Free schools | 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 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | - not rated | 897 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Academy Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | 2out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Frome Park Road , BA11 1EU | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fromefield Manor School North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wessex Lodge School Nunney Road , Frome BA11 4LA | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.