SchoolScoresBerkley CofE First School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 5 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England
Berkley Street, Berkley, Frome, BA11 5JH
01373 887390 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 21 April 2026 , published 8 June 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Frome comparisons use the 8 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Frome | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frome. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frome. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frome. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frome. Higher than 3% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frome. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frome. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Frome figures pool parents at the Frome schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 21 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 12 state primary schools in Frome. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Chapmanslade CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hayesdown First School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Springmead Preparatory School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Beckington Church First School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- St John's CofE Voluntary Aided First School, Frome 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Vallis First School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avanti Park School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church First School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Berkley CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Berkley CofE First School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 21 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
Would parents recommend Berkley CofE First School?
72% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Berkley CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Berkley CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Berkley CofE First School as their first choice for 9 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 123743.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.