St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Frome, BA11 3AP · Somerset · primary school
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70th of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.8/10 against 3,300 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access sports including Bath Rugby, Somerset County Cricket Club, swimming, and Bikeability, alongside dance, gymnastics, and yoga.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Overview
This is a “happy and welcoming school” where pupils are “helpful and kind” and live out the mission “to love, wonder and achieve together”. The inspection found that the school delivers an “effective curriculum” with “high expectations” of what pupils can achieve, resulting in pupils who are “well prepared for their next stage of learning”.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils” and supports them to “build their knowledge” by returning to and building on what they already know.
- The “reading curriculum is delivered well”, with staff providing targeted support so pupils become “fluent and confident readers”.
- Staff have “positive relationships with pupils” and ensure the environment is “calm and orderly”, with pupils following rules “without reminders”.
- Pupils develop strong character through leadership roles, such as the “chaplaincy team” and “eco-warriors”, and engage in community service like visiting care homes.
- Staff feel “well supported to develop their practice” and value the professional development provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check how well pupils can “apply their knowledge”, meaning pupils lack opportunities to “extend their learning” and deepen understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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