St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome
Address: Christchurch Street East
Town/City: Frome
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA11 1QG
Telephone Number: 01373 462251
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Teresa/Nicole Gilbert/Simenton
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 185 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 62% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.4%

Location and administration

URN: 123843
DfE Number: 933/3369
UKPRN: 10078783
UPRN: 250032060
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Frome and East Somerset (E14001241)
Electoral Ward: Frome West (E05014362)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 377790E, 147766N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 13' 45.42" N 2° 19' 9.61" W
Plus Code: 9C3V6MHJ+P7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Avanti Park School (0.4km)
  2. Fromefield Manor School (0.6km)
  3. Vallis First School (0.6km)
  4. St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome (0.6km)
  5. Wessex Lodge School (0.7km)
  6. North Hill House (0.9km)
  7. Christ Church First School (1.0km)
  8. Oakfield Academy (1.2km)
  9. Selwood Academy (1.3km)
  10. Hayesdown First School (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mr Michael Bartlet - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Mr Alan Burgess - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Mrs Teresa Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jack Hill - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mr Jack Hill - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mr Damon Hooton - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Mrs Mandy Hulme - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2029.
  • Mr Craig March - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Roles - Governor. Appointed on 23 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Mrs Nicole Simenton - Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 January 2028.
  • Mrs Kerry Smith - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.