EDUCATION & LEARNING IN FROME
Frome and the surrounding area are home to a wide range of education and learning settings - from nurseries and primary schools to secondary and specialist education. Whether families are looking for early years provision, primary learning, holistic secondary options, or specialist support, this section brings trusted local options together in one place.
Nurseries & Early Years
The Garden Nursery
The Garden Nursery in Frome is a long-standing community-focused childcare provider established in 1968, originally beginning as a playgroup at St Mary’s Church. It emphasises fostering independence, confidence, and emotional well-being in children through play-based learning.
01373 453345
Opportunity Group Frome & District (Hayesdown)
We aim to provide a relaxed, happy and friendly atmosphere and value contact with parents. Our nursery has a good mix of free play and adult led activities; children of 2-4 play in same space but are separated out for circle /group times, some activities and story times.
somerset.gov.uk/childcare/opportunity-group-frome-district
The Pepperbox Nursery
Pepperbox Nursery in Frome is a well-established day nursery that has been providing quality childcare since 2005. It offers care for children from 3 months old until they reach school age, with flexible options for up to 15 or 30 hours per week depending on eligibility.
01373 301176
Sunflower Montessori Nursery
Sunflower Montessori Nursery in Frome follows the Montessori method of education, fostering independent learning in young children through carefully designed materials and activities.
01373 453853
Primary & First Schools
Avanti Park School
Avanti Park School in Frome is a school with limited availability, part of the Avanti Schools Trust, emphasizing Educational Excellence, Character Formation, and Spiritual Insight.
01373 832804
Hayesdown First School
Hayesdown First School is a happy and friendly two-form entry first school located on the edge of Frome, Somerset, serving children up to age 9.
01373 462718
St Louis Catholic Primary School
St Louis Catholic Primary School is a school for all children. It is a family school with Gospel values at it's centre. Compassion, high standards and expectations are at the heart of what we do.
Vallis First School
Vallis First School in Frome is a primary school serving early years and primary education, focused on nurturing kind and curious minds.
01373 462657
Secondary & Middle Schools
Frome College
Secondary school and sixth form serving Frome and surrounding villages.
01373 465353
Oakfield Academy
Middle school offering a broad curriculum and strong pastoral support, operating Monday to Friday from 8:15 to 16:00. It follows the Oakfield Infinity Curriculum, designed to support a broad educational experience for its pupils.
01373 462539
Selwood Academy
Middle school for Years 5–8, supporting pupils through a key transition stage.
Wessex Lodge School
Wessex Lodge School is an independent SEMH school providing individualised, trauma-informed education for students with complex needs.
Special & Alternative Education
Critchill Special School
Critchill School is a special school providing education for around 85 pupils with complex and severe learning needs. The school emphasises a forward-looking approach, aiming for every pupil to achieve their full potential in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
01373 464148
North Hill House School
North Hill House School, also referred to as NHH, is an independent specialist school in Frome, Somerset, England for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition between the ages of 7 and 16.
01373 466222
North Hill House School
North Hill House School, also referred to as NHH, is an independent specialist school in Frome, Somerset, England for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition between the ages of 7 and 16.
01373 466222
Adult & Community Learning
Somerset Skills & Learning (SSL)
Somerset Skills & Learning provides a wide range of adult and community learning opportunities in and around Frome, including free and funded courses, family learning, wellbeing programmes, creative skills and employability support.