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Selwood Academy
Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EF, Somerset
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
602
Capacity
704
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England/Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle deemed secondary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 33% nationally. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, the school offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 9 to 13.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Black African1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.23650, -2.30639 · BA11 2EF
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137741
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.selwood.somerset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Selwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Selwood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2022.
Is Selwood Academy a good school?
Selwood Academy scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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