St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome

URN: 123843 • Frome BA11 1QG

Overview

Name
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
URN
123843
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
44.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Teresa Gilbert (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01373462251
Website
Visit
Address
Christchurch Street East, Frome BA11 1QG

Summary

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School is located in Frome, Somerset, and caters to children aged 4 to 9 years. With a current enrolment of 201 pupils, the school operates within a capacity of 300. It is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s mission is encapsulated in its motto, "Together, we give our children the roots to grow and wings to fly," reflecting its focus on holistic development.

The school collaborates closely with 17 other institutions in the Frome Learning Partnership, ensuring a seamless transition for students to local middle schools. St John's offers a curriculum designed to foster both academic and personal growth, supported by a dedicated staff team. The school prioritises the development of positive relationships, creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere for learning.

St John's is open for 32.5 hours per week, with the school day running from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. Parents can find further information about term dates and school events on the school's website.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
4 - 9
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
300
Pupils
201
Boys
105
Girls
96
FSM %
31.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 201 105 96 300 31.80
2024-09-11 232 118 114 300 28.40
2023-09-11 275 137 138 300 22.50
2022-09-11 275 137 138 300 22.50
2021-09-11 278 129 149 300 21.60
2020-09-11 289 136 153 300 17.60

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