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Frome Community College

State school · Frome, BA11 2HQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 1,267 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,267 ·
Local authority
Somerset County Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Emma Reynolds

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
72%
LA avg.
53%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
56%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
78
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,267
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Bath Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HQ
Get directions

Telephone: 01373 465353

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.fromecollege.org

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information Frome Community College Bath Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ
1,267 Pupil numbers
18 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
78 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
56%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
40.00
LA avg.
42.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.04 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 292 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 138 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 289 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 288 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.01
LA avg.
33.80
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE AS level 1 E
Sociology GCE A level 11 B
Physics GCE A level 12 A
Music Technology GCE A level 8 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 19 C
Mathematics GCE A level 27 A
History GCE A level 22 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 20 B
Film Studies GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 10 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 10 C
Economics GCE A level 14 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 11 B
Chemistry GCE A level 18 C
Biology GCE A level 16 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 6 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 17 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 7 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 15 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Frome Community College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
13 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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