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Frome Community College

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2014

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Attainment 8

42.7

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Somerset

#2,136 of 3,216 nationally

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Frome Community College is a Academy converter secondary school in Frome, serving ages 13-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Frome Community College is an academy converter in Frome, Somerset, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,284 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing the school #18 in Somerset and #2,136 of 3,216 nationally. 41.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 48.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.29 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2014. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 1.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

41.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.1%
Entering EBacc11.30%
EBacc APS3.51
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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025
A-Level Value Added

+0.29

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Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

122

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*8.6%
Achieving A*–A23.2%
Achieving A*–B48.3%
VA Banding Above average
Retention rate93.4%
A-level subjects offered28

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations
Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
None EIF
Inadequate
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement

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