Selwood Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Selwood Academy
Address: Berkley Road
Town/City: Frome
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA11 2EF
Telephone Number: 01373 462798
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England/Methodist
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Sponsor: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Daniel Jeffries
Capacity: 704
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 658 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.1%

Location and administration

URN: 137741
DfE Number: 933/4552
UKPRN: 10035804
UPRN: 250036963
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Frome and East Somerset (E14001241)
Electoral Ward: Frome North (E05014361)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 378706E, 148635N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 14' 13.68" N 2° 18' 22.57" W
Plus Code: 9C3V6MPV+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hayesdown First School (0.4km)
  2. North Hill House (0.7km)
  3. Fromefield Manor School (0.8km)
  4. Frome Community College (0.8km)
  5. St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome (1.3km)
  6. St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome (1.3km)
  7. Vallis First School (1.3km)
  8. Avanti Park School (1.6km)
  9. Wessex Lodge School (1.7km)
  10. Christ Church First School (2.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Paul Acres - Trustee. Appointed on 31 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mr Paul Acres - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Clare Cardnell - Member. Appointed on 25 September 2013 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Cardnell - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 May 2020 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Cardnell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mr Frank Collins - Member. Appointed on 26 May 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Revd Elizabeth Dudley - Member. Appointed on 26 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Jeffries - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2021. Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mrs Kyrstie Kirkwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mrs Kyrstie Kirkwood - Trustee. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mr Russell Morrison - Trustee. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mr Russell Morrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mr Garrod Musto - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mr Garrod Musto - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mr David Oliver - Member. Appointed on 26 May 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Richard Philips - Member. Appointed on 15 September 2015 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mrs Linda Puttock - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2025.
  • Miss Melissa Singer - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 19 February 2018. Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mr Luke Snape - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mr Luke Snape - Trustee. Appointed on 5 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2026.