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Rode Methodist VC First School

Somerset, BA11 6NZPrimaryAges 4–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Rode Methodist VC First School

Rode Methodist VC First School is a small state primary in Somerset with a distinctly local feel, currently educating 69 pupils against a capacity of 90. That leaves around a fifth of places unfilled, but don’t let that suggest a lack of demand — the school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 31 applications for just 14 places, with 13 of those going to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio of 2.21 per place is a clear signal that this is a sought-after school in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent intake. As a Methodist voluntary controlled school, it has a religious character that may appeal to families looking for a values-based setting, though the school is mixed and open to all. Headteacher Georgina Muxworthy leads a very small community where class sizes are likely to be intimate, and the school’s age range of 4 to 9 means children move on to a middle or junior school after Year 4.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMethodist
AddressHigh Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 6NZ
HeadteacherGeorgina Muxworthy
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils69
Free School Meals (FSM)10.1%
School Capacity69 / 90 (77% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersSwimmingNetballCross CountryDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

After-school care

15:00-16:30

Source: rodeandnortonschoolfederation.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Rode Methodist VC First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.