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St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Welshmill Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.7 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
186
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 17% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
86%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.9%
White Other12.4%
Black African10.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.23367, -2.32409 · BA11 3AP
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150177
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stlouisfrome.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome rated by Ofsted?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome a good school?
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome scores 59.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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