Selwood Academy
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Selwood Academy is a converter academy in Frome for boys and girls aged 9 to 13. It has 658 pupils and room for 704. About 21 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, a bit fewer than at most schools. We give it 45 out of 100. That puts it in line with schools like it, ahead of 33% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was good, back in 2022.
Berkley Road, Frome, BA11 2EF01373 462798selwood.somerset.sch.ukMr Daniel Jeffries headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
Ofsted's last full inspection was on 28 June 2022, back when it gave schools one overall grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Good overall.
This inspection is more than 4 years old. When Ofsted next visits, the school will get a report card instead of one grade.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
144 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 144 | 141 | 131 | 197 | 165 | 134 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 69% | 56% | 49% | 52% | 50% | 60% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 9% | 5% | 7% | 2% | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 105.0 | 105.0 | 102.0 | 101.0 | 103.0 | 103.0 | 105.1 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 105.0 | 104.0 | 104.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 101.0 | 103.7 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 102.0 | 101.0 | 101.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 103.0 | 104.5 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 76% | 74% | 63% | 59% | 67% | 60% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 87% | 82% | 77% | 58% | 58% | 59% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 87% | 87% | 85% | 73% | 66% | 82% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -3.5 | -2.7 | -2.3 | -3.3 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -1.3 | -4.2 | -3.9 | -4.9 | – | – |
| Expected level: low-income pupilsExpected standard, disadvantaged | 51% | 45% | 23% | 36% | 26% | 35% | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | 78% | 76% | 66% | 53% | 60% | 56% | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
Does every child do well here?
A good school does well by every child, not just on average. Each row compares two groups of pupils here. The grey marks show the same two groups across England. 2 of the 4 gaps are smaller than the gap across England. When a group has fewer than about ten pupils, its figures jump around a lot from year to year.
At the end of primary school, 2025
Low-income means the child has had free school meals at some point in the last six years. A group's figure isn't published when it has fewer than six pupils.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published. As a Church of England/Methodist school it may put families of that faith first. Check the school's own admissions rules.
108 places were empty (15% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 4% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to Somerset council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: emotional and mental health (36), Autistic spectrum disorder (24), Specific learning difficulty (18), Moderate learning difficulty (14), language and communications needs (13), Hearing impairment (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 658 | 602 | 598 | 607 | 620 | 686 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 21% | 23% | 27% | 26% | 23% | 21% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 6% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 4% | 6% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 15% | 19% | 16% | 14% | 13% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 2% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 93.5% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 91.4%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 6.5% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 8.6% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 4.0% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 3.4% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 16.7% | 21.0% | 22.1% | 24.0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 23.9% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 14.5 | 17.6 | 17.3 | 14.7 | 12.4 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other secondary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest secondary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayesdown First School | Academy | 430 m | 299 | Good 2024 | 72 | Compare |
| North Hill House | Independent | 710 m | 64 | Not inspected | – | Compare |
| Fromefield Manor School | Independent | 770 m | 17 | Not inspected | – | Compare |
| Frome Community College | Academy | 820 m | 1,298 | Good 2023 | 20 | Compare |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome | Church of England | 0.8 miles | 185 | Requires improvement 2024 | 1 | Compare |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome | Academy | 0.8 miles | 178 | No overall grade 2025 | 34 | Compare |
| Vallis First School | Council | 0.8 miles | 185 | No overall grade 2025 | 29 | Compare |
| Avanti Park School | Free school | 1.0 miles | 503 | Good 2024 | 71 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Selwood Academy with the 49 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 49 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 45 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 45% of secondary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 26 to 66. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 0% | no data | – | |
| Ofsted inspection | 17% (normally 20%, cut because the inspection is old) | in line | +0.04 | Ofsted grade, 4.2 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 0% | no data | – | |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | well below | -0.31 | results and attendance falling year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | above | +0.18 | 2024/25; 616 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 0% | no data | – | |
| What pupils do next | 0% | no data | – | |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Selwood Academy a good school?
It is about average. Selwood Academy scores 45 out of 100. That is in line with schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 33% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 26 to 66, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much. Its results have been slipping over the last five years.
What is Selwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Selwood Academy good at its last full inspection on 28 June 2022. That was more than four years ago. When Ofsted next visits, the school will get a report card instead of a single grade.
How good are Selwood Academy's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 71% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 9% went further and reached the higher level.
How many pupils does Selwood Academy have?
658 pupils aged 9 to 13 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 704 places, so it is 93% full.
Is Selwood Academy oversubscribed?
Probably not. 108 places were empty in 2024/25 (15% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Selwood Academy?
Pupils were in school 93.5% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 91.4%. 17% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Selwood Academy?
The average class had 27.3 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 22.8. No class had more than 30 pupils.
Does Selwood Academy have a sixth form?
No. Pupils leave after Year 11 for a sixth form elsewhere, a college or an apprenticeship.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Berkley Road, Frome, BA11 2EF
- Telephone
- 01373 462798
- Website
- www.selwood.somerset.sch.uk
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Jeffries
- Type of school
- Converter academy (Academy converter, academies)
- Phase
- Middle school, ages 9-13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Methodist, Diocese of Bath and Wells
- Multi-academy trust
- Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (44 schools)
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Ward
- Frome North
- Constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 December 2011 (academy converter)
- URN
- 137741 · LAESTAB 9334552 · UKPRN 10035804
- Formerly
- Selwood Anglican/Methodist Middle School
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.