How many pupils does Critchill Special School have?

Critchill Special School has 97 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Critchill Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Critchill Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Critchill Special School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Critchill Special School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Critchill Special School?

Critchill Special School is located at Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB.

Critchill Special School

Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB

Not rated

Inspected 5 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

KS2 expected

4–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Critchill Special School

Critchill Special School is an academy special converter in Frome, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 97 pupils on roll. It is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 97 / 85 (114%) · over capacity
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

41.7%

Free school meals

5.2%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.7%

Overall absence

16.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

7.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

30.24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.6 vs 2023/24

£42,504

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£67 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£25,794

Spend per pupil

£28,433

Income per pupil

32%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB
Phone: 01373464148
Headteacher: Emma West
Website: https://www.critchillschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Critchill Special School?: Critchill Special School is an academy special converter in Frome, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Critchill Special School have?: Critchill Special School has 97 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Critchill Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Critchill Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Critchill Special School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Critchill Special School is part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Critchill Special School?: Critchill Special School is located at Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB.

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