97
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
17%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Not judged
Ofsted inspection · 05/11/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySomerset
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Critchill Special School · All-through · Somerset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
97
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
39%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
6%
Persistent absence
17%
Contact
Address
Nunney Road, Frome, BA11 4LB
Local authority
Somerset
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 97 | 7.6 | 100% | 5% | 39% | 6% | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 97 | 6.8 | 100% | 6% | 35% | 8% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 89 | 6.8 | 100% | 6% | 40% | 12% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 84 | 7.1 | 100% | 5% | 41% | 15% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 80 | 7.4 | 100% | 5% | 35% | — | — |
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