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Mells Church First School

Mells Green, Mells, Frome, BA11 3QE

A Good-rated primary school in Frome.

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Church of England

Pupils

Ages

5-9

FSM

8.5%

Capacity

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2016

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About Mells Church First School

Mells Church First School is a primary school in Frome, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). The school has around 59 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Mells Green, Frome, BA11 3QE | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Mells Church First School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Oct 2021 — School remains Good (predecessor: Mells Church of England First School)
Sept 2016 — Good (predecessor: Mells Church of England First School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Mells Church First School

What is Mells Church First School's Ofsted rating?

Mells Church First School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

Where is Mells Church First School located?

Mells Church First School is a primary school in Frome, Somerset (BA11 3QE).

How many pupils attend Mells Church First School?

Mells Church First School has around 59 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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