Frome Community College, Frome
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
24.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.2
Avg class size
53
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
1,298 pupils
1,497 capacity
199 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Frome
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Frome
Admissions Demand - Somerset
Places available
5,071
Applications
4,601
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
96.7%
Secondary 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
11.94238%
Overall absence
30.10101%
Persistent absence
990
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Frome Community College
Hayesdown First School
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Vallis First School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Avanti Park School
Trinity Church of England First School
Christ Church First School
Berkley Church of England First School
Springmead Preparatory School
Beckington Church First School
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