Special schoolData as of May 2026

Critchill Special School

Nunney Road, Frome, BA11 4LB

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Pupils

Ages

4-19

FSM

39.1%

Capacity

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Critchill Special School

Critchill Special School is a secondary school in Frome, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 97 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Nunney Road, Frome, BA11 4LB | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Critchill Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Outstanding
Jun 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Sept 2014 — Good (predecessor: Critchill School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Critchill Special School

What is Critchill Special School's Ofsted rating?

Critchill Special School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Critchill Special School's latest exam results?

Critchill Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Critchill Special School located?

Critchill Special School is a secondary school in Frome, Somerset (BA11 4LB).

How many pupils attend Critchill Special School?

Critchill Special School has around 97 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Critchill Special School with other schools?

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