SchoolScoresSelwood Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England/Methodist
Part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Berkley Road, Frome, BA11 2EF
01373 462798 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 June 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
144 pupils in this year group.
71% — 14 points above the Somerset average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Church of England/Methodist 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 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.4% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3% | 15.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 9.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Lower than 81% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Lower than 80% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Lower than 50% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5 | 38.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.30% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.6 | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Frome. Higher than 4% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8% | 14.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Frome Community College 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oakfield Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Selwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Selwood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 June 2022.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137741.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.