Avanti Park School, Frome

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my privilege, as Executive Principal, to welcome you to our vibrant and nurturing school community in the heart of Frome. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make, and we are delighted that you are considering Avanti Park as part of that journey."

The school runs after-school care until 4:00pm.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Avanti Park School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 75% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

For September 2024 entry, 57 families put Avanti Park School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 57 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2024 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Avanti Park School are St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); Vallis First School (0.3 miles, Good); St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome (0.3 miles, 69% reading, 66% maths); and Trinity Church of England First School (0.6 miles).

Avanti Park School is one of 12 schools run by Avanti Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

Of the 23 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2020/21, 87% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 61% to a further education college.

16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 68 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 14 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Frome Rail Station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Memorial Theatre Complex (nw-bound), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 193 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Avanti Park School issued 5 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Avanti Park School are Oakfield Academy (0.5 miles), Selwood Academy (1 mile) and Frome Community College (1.1 miles).