Selwood Academy
Academy converter in Frome, Somerset.
School details
| Phase | Middle deemed secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 9 to 13 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Church of England/Methodist |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 658 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 704 |
| Free school meals | 21.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Address | Berkley Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2EF |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.selwood.somerset.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01373462798 |
| URN | 137741 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 28 June 2022, published 21 September 2022:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Frome Community College (secondary school, about 0.8 km)
- Oakfield Academy (secondary school, about 2.2 km)
- Matravers School (secondary school, about 8.5 km)
- Somerset Studio School (secondary school, about 10.3 km)
- Writhlington School (secondary school, about 10.4 km)
- The Clarendon Academy (secondary school, about 10.4 km)
- Kingdown School (secondary school, about 10.6 km)
- The John of Gaunt School (secondary school, about 10.8 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.