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Frome Community College
Bath Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,284
Capacity
1,497
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive learning environment for students aged 13-18. The school demonstrates solid GCSE performance, with an Attainment 8 score of 42.7 and over half of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 11% suggests limited uptake in academic subjects, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
White Other5.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.24304, -2.31188 · BA11 2HQ
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN150667
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fromecollege.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Frome Community College rated by Ofsted?
Frome Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2014.
Is Frome Community College a good school?
Frome Community College scores 35.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Frome Community College in GCSEs?
Frome Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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