Beckington Church First School, Frome
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Beckington Church First School is at the heart of its community with staff who genuinely know and value every pupil. The school excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where all children - especially those needing extra support - thrive academically and socially. Pupils develop strong character and resilience through the school's values of kindness, respect and making positive contributions.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages in Year 1 phonics screening and show improving results in Year 4 multiplication checks
- High attendance rates across all groups of pupils, well above national average
- Strong inclusive approach with excellent support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Positive behaviour and harmonious school culture with zero tolerance for bullying
- Well-sequenced curriculum delivered through effective professional learning for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not develop detailed understanding of important curriculum concepts, which hinders their progress
- Teachers do not consistently correct errors in letter formation, spelling and handwriting
- Checks on pupils' understanding are not precise enough, meaning some misconceptions persist
- Need to embed aspects of teaching and curriculum more fully across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders and governors have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Science week, golf to kindness, swimming gala, drawing club, school council, peer supporters, class monitor and librarian roles
Beckington Church First School provides a broad, balanced curriculum within a caring community environment. Pupils typically achieve well, particularly in reading and phonics, with strong attendance and positive behaviour.
At a Glance
9.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
78 pupils
85 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Frome
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Frome
Admissions Demand - Somerset
Places available
6,463
Applications
5,059
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Somerset (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.60536%
Overall absence
4.91803%
Persistent absence
61
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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