Wessex Lodge School

URN: 133522 • Frome BA11 4LA

Overview

Name
Wessex Lodge School
URN
133522
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ben Coombes (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01373453414
Website
Visit
Address
Nunney Road, Frome BA11 4LA

Summary

Wessex Lodge School, located in Frome, Somerset, is an independent special school catering to students with complex needs. With a capacity for 90 pupils, the school currently serves 58 students across three sites: The Ark in Frome, Newmead Farm in Maiden Bradley, and a primary site, The Hive, in Kilmington. The school is committed to providing an individualised education aimed at improving life outcomes, focusing on the principles of care, adaptability, resilience, and empathy.

The curriculum at Wessex Lodge is designed to be engaging and relevant, addressing the diverse barriers to learning faced by students. The school adopts a Thrive approach, which is therapeutic and restorative, ensuring that emotional and social development is at the forefront of education. Staff are trained in trauma-informed practices, fostering a nurturing environment that prioritises the well-being and progress of each student.

Wessex Lodge School prides itself on its strong community ethos, with a focus on building positive relationships and providing holistic support. The school has been recognised by Ofsted as a 'Good' institution and is dedicated to helping students achieve both academic success and personal growth, preparing them to become safe and contributing members of society.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
5 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
90
Pupils
58
Boys
44
Girls
14
FSM %
Open date
2001-11-19
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 58 44 14 90
2024-09-11 50 38 12 60
2023-09-11 39 33 6 50 0.00
2022-09-11 39 33 6 50 0.00
2021-09-11 37 32 5 50
2020-09-11 31 26 5 50

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