Newbury Manor School
School summary
With just 65 pupils on its roll, Newbury Manor School is a notably small independent in Frome, Somerset. Its scale places it among the more intimate schools in the county, where individual attention is a natural consequence of low pupil numbers rather than a marketing promise. The school is co-educational, non-denominational and takes pupils from the age of 11. Families drawn to a close-knit environment, rather than a large institution, are likely to find it suits their priorities. It is led by headteacher Mr Paul Gorham and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
Newbury Manor admits at 11 through its 11+ entry route. As a small independent, its size allows for teaching in modest groups, though parents should explore the specifics of its curriculum and results directly with the school.
Head · Mr Paul Gorham
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, mixed independent in Frome for families who value an intimate setting over scale.
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Newbury Manor School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.