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Wessex Lodge School

Frome, Somerset, South West · BA11 4LA

Wessex Lodge School is a small independent school in Frome, Somerset, with around 58 pupils on roll and a mixed intake from age 11. Its size places it firmly among the more intimate settings, where individual attention and close knowledge of each child are likely to be central to daily life. The school is led by Head Mr Ben Coombes and is inspected by the ISI. With no religious character and no boarding, it offers a straightforward day-school option for families in and around the town.

58

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
58
Location
Frome, Somerset, South West
Website
https://www.wessexlodgeschool.co.uk/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Ben Coombes

Latest results

Attainment 8

3.8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Headline GCSE results sit well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 3.8, against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with a national figure of 47%. Figures of this kind in a school of this size can be heavily influenced by a small cohort and by the particular needs of the pupils it serves, so parents would do well to look behind the numbers. A visit and a frank conversation with the school about how it supports each child's progress will tell families far more than the statistics alone.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A very small independent setting in Frome where personal attention is the defining feature; parents should weigh the close-knit environment carefully against published results.

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Wessex Lodge School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Wessex Lodge School located?

Wessex Lodge School is located at Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, Frome, BA11 4LA.

What type of school is Wessex Lodge School?

Wessex Lodge School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.

How many pupils attend Wessex Lodge School?

Wessex Lodge School has approximately 58 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.