Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
About Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School
Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School is a small primary that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 11 applications for just 5 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 2. All 5 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while demand is strong, the school is still accessible to those who put it first. With a capacity of 90 and only 74 pupils on roll, there is some physical room to grow, though the high application numbers indicate that the school's reputation in Somerset is driving competition. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in 2023, confirmed it 'remains Good', a rating it has held consistently. In that inspection, early years provision was judged Outstanding, which is a notable strength for a school that offers nursery provision for children from age 2.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (4 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: drsfirstschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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