Avanti Park School
Avanti Park School, Park Road, Frome, BA11 1EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Avanti Park School is a middle school in Frome for ages 4 to 13. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 3rd of 4 primary schools in Frome. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 25 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
Pupils flourish at Avanti Park School. Staff nurture pupils and know them well. There are very high expectations of what pupils can achieve academically and of who they can become. Pupils' achievements have improved rapidly in many areas of the curriculum. Warm, friendly relationships underpin a calm and joyful atmosphere. Pupils are polite and considerate. They listen attentively to their peers and to staff. Behaviour is exemplary. As a result, pupils learn without interruption. They feel safe and happy at school. Attendance has improved significantly because pupils enjoy being at school. Pupils have many opportunities to explore their passions and interests, and to develop new ones. Pupils take part in a multitude of clubs and trips. The school ensures that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or who are disadvantaged can take part. Those in the primary phase enjoy outdoor education as part of their curriculum. All aspects of the curriculum develop pupils understanding of other cultures and of important concepts such as spirituality and equality. The school 'virtues' support pupils' character and moral development. Pupils are kind, thoughtful and eager to contribute within the school community and beyond.
What the school should improve
- The quality of pupils' written work does not always enable them to show all they know and can do. Consequently, pupils do not achieve as well as they could in all areas of the curriculum. The school needs to continue its work to improve pupils' writing so that their work better reflects the high-quality curriculum that they learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
503 pupils on roll, with places for 540
Schools near Avanti Park School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Vallis First School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Oakfield Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 47% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Church of England First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Rogers
- Phone
- 01373832804
- Address
- Avanti Park School, Park Road, Frome, BA11 1EU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 147651
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.