Mells Church First School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Mells Green, Mells, Frome, BA11 3QEOpen in maps

Mells Church First School is a primary school in Frome for ages 5 to 9. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 September 2016, report published 21 October 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

51 pupils on roll, with places for 90

Eligible for free school meals7.8%

7.8%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.8%

11.8%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Mells Church First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Leigh On Mendip School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Nunney First School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard75% met the expected standard
Trinity Church of England First School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Oakfield Academy3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement47% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
5 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Rory McGrath
Phone
01373812380
Website
beckingtonandmellsfederation.co.uk
Address
Mells Green, Mells, Frome, BA11 3QE
Local authority
Somerset
URN
151284

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.