Frome Vale Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Frome Vale Academy
Address: Frenchay Road, Downend
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS16 2QS
Telephone Number: 0117 353 2902
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Cabot Learning Federation
Sponsor: Cabot Learning Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr Janet Saunders
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 203 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.1%

Location and administration

URN: 138791
DfE Number: 801/2064
UKPRN: 10038860
UPRN: 273240
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bristol, City of (E06000023)
Constituency: Bristol North East (E14001133)
Electoral Ward: Frome Vale (E05010899)

Easting & Northing: 364241E, 177055N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 29' 30.99" N 2° 30' 58.77" W
Plus Code: 9C3VFFRM+QF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Shanta Amdurer - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mr Ross Fossard - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Mr James Mulcrone - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
  • Mr Ricki Petchey - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2027.
  • Mr Christian Simons - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mr Paul Stephens - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Ms Lori Streich - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 July 2026.