Somerset Council has announced plans to invest nearly £911,000 in constructing a new classroom at Trinity Church of England First School in Frome. Situated on Nunney Road at the town’s western edge, the school currently operates beyond its capacity, temporarily accommodating students in the nursery area.
To address overcrowding and maintain a high standard of education, the council will build a new classroom designed to hold 30 pupils. The entire budget of £910,930 will cover design, construction, ICT equipment, and classroom furniture, with funding sourced exclusively from contributions tied to local housing developments.
As of October 2025, Trinity School had 294 students enrolled, with expectations for further growth in the coming years. Somerset Council has a legal obligation to ensure adequate school places are available within walking distance of pupils’ homes and aims to reduce reliance on school transport to enhance financial sustainability.
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Rose Stokes, a senior education strategist for the council, emphasized the urgency of the project: “Trinity First School is currently operating over capacity, with some children learning in a space not originally intended for their age group. The new classroom will provide a safe, appropriate learning environment and support high-quality education.”
The planned extension will be attached to an existing building—the most practical and cost-effective solution. The council has collaborated closely with the school’s headteacher and the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, all of whom support the initiative.
Due to legal restrictions tied to the housing development funding, the council must commit the funds by June 2027. Construction is expected to commence soon, with the new classroom anticipated to open for the academic year starting September 2027.