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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Referrals and Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Critchill School (57.9)
- Critchill Special School (51.3)
- Newbury Manor School (48.4)
- Frome College (45.2)
- North Hill House (41.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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