Critchill Special School — School in Frome

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Critchill Special School

Frome, BA11 4LB

97 Pupils

85 Capacity

4–19 Age Range

39.10% FSM %

70 Boys

27 Girls

About Critchill Special School

Critchill Special School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Frome, Somerset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 97 pupils on roll. School capacity: 85. Current headteacher: Emma West.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy special converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Frome and East Somerset
Ward	Frome West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened	01-06-2019
UKPRN	10083494
URN	147126
Data Last Updated	26-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Andy Jones	Chair of Local Governing Body	13/07/2023	13/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andy Jones	Chair of Local Governing Body	13/07/2025	13/07/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Susan Barton	Local Governor	01/10/2025	01/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Carkeet	Local Governor	24/01/2024	24/01/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Doughty	Local Governor	29/01/2025	29/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Gurr	Local Governor	11/05/2022	11/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Osborne	Local Governor	01/10/2025	01/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board