Wessex Lodge School
School summary
Wessex Lodge School is a notably small independent school in Frome, with around 58 pupils on roll. Its size places it firmly at the intimate end of the independent sector, where pupils are likely to be known well by staff and individual attention is easier to come by. The school is mixed and non-denominational, accepting pupils from age 11, and is led by headteacher Mr Ben Coombes. Families drawn to a close-knit, low-key environment rather than a large institution may find it a natural fit.
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Teaching & academics
The school admits pupils at 11 and operates an 11+ entry process. As an independent school, it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate rather than Ofsted.
Head · Mr Ben Coombes
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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Wessex Lodge School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.