Located in Frome, Vallis First School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Vallis First School currently has around 207 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 29.5% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Milk Street, Frome, BA11 3DB |
| Website: | www.vallisfirstschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01373462657 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Georgina Muxworthy |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123644 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 283 |
| Number of Pupils: | 207 |
| Number of Boys: | 102 |
| Number of Girls: | 105 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.00% | 180 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallis First School Milk Street , BA11 3DB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | - not rated | 81 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome Welshmill Lane , BA11 3AP | - not rated | 81 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome Christchurch Street East , BA11 1QG | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England First School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 538 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 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frome Community College Bath Road , BA11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield School Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Academy Oakfield Road , BA11 4JF | 2out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwood Academy Berkley Road , BA11 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 | 591 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Lodge School Nunney Road , Frome BA11 4LA | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farleigh Further Education College - Frome North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 625 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fromefield Manor School North Parade , BA11 2AB | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hill House Fromefield , BA11 2HB | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Critchill School Nunney Road , BA11 4LB | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.