St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome, Frome
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Frome, part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 109th-highest of the 155 schools in Somerset with published results, and 11,173rd of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome in detail
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Somerset
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome are Vallis First School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Avanti Park School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 62% maths); St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome (0.4 miles, Requires improvement); and Trinity Church of England First School (0.7 miles).
Vallis First SchoolAvanti Park SchoolSt John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, FromeTrinity Church of England First School
The trust
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is one of 13 schools run by The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 5 (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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Frome Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Welshmill Lane (sw-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 182 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome are Oakfield Academy (0.6 miles), Selwood Academy (0.8 miles) and Frome Community College (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2024. Before that, as St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome (URN 123844), it was rated Good in May 2013.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, welcoming school where children feel safe and excited to learn. The school delivers an ambitious curriculum that is well designed to help all pupils, including those with SEND, build their knowledge over time. Strong leadership and positive relationships between staff and pupils create a calm, orderly environment where children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Effective curriculum design that helps pupils build and secure their knowledge over time
- Strong reading programme with good phonics teaching and extra support for pupils who fall behind
- Inclusive approach to supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream classes
- Pupils' positive behaviour and orderly school environment
- Wide range of pupil leadership roles that help build character and responsibility
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers do not check how well pupils can apply their knowledge, limiting opportunities to deepen understanding
- Plans to help pupils apply knowledge across different subjects are at an early stage
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school creates a positive culture where pupils trust staff with their concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Chaplaincy reflection clubs, eco-warriors garden design, school council talent show, peer mentoring (red hats), local community events, refugee week activities, care home visits with stories and songs, charity fundraising
St Louis Catholic Primary School is a happy and welcoming school where pupils live out the school mission to love, wonder and achieve together. The school has high expectations and has redesigned its curriculum to help pupils achieve well and prepare for their next stage of learning.
At a Glance
21.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome.
- IG Sports Coaching Limited - St LouisAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is in Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 33
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 23 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
186 pupils
210 places
24 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Frome
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Frome
Across Somerset council
Places available
6,414
Applications
4,928
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
178
Total Pupils
74
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
22.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,610
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,446
Per pupil
£1121k
Total funding
£56k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.1%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Questions parents ask about St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
What are SATs results like at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
Of the pupils at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 66% did so in maths.
What is St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome's Ofsted rating?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2024. Before that, as St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome (URN 123844), it was rated Good in May 2013.
What is the catchment area for St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
No fixed boundary. When St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
Classes at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome has around 178 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome in 2024/25. 8.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
Apply through Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: IG Sports Coaching Limited - St Louis (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 33 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 23 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome is at Welshmill Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)