Newbury Manor School is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Frome, Somerset, for children and young people aged 6 to 19.
- Ages 6–19
- 62 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 6 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 62 (places for 65)
- Headteacher
- Dr Paul Gorham (Principal)
- Opened
- 3 September 1996
- Council
- Somerset
- School reference (URN)
- 131016
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Somerset council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, May 2026: Needs attention in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Post-16Needs attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Independent school standards: did not meet all standards.
Contact and getting there
Newbury Manor, Newbury, Frome, BA11 3RG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2025) 1.1 miles
- St Nicholas Church School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.8 miles
- Fosse Way School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.8 miles
By need in Somerset: Autism (17) · Moderate learning (14) · Severe learning (10) · Speech and language (8) · PMLD (7) · SEMH (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3) · Physical (2)
Questions about Newbury Manor School
How do I get a place at Newbury Manor School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Newbury Manor School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Newbury Manor School take?
Aged 6 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Newbury Manor School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Newbury Manor School?
Newbury Manor, Newbury, Frome, BA11 3RG, in Somerset.
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