Rode Methodist VC First School
High Street, Rode, Frome, BA11 6NZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rode Methodist VC First School is a primary school in Frome for ages 4 to 9. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 September 2017, report published 11 October 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Rode Methodist VC First School delivers its aim to 'light the spark' in learning for all pupils. Leaders have created a curriculum that is ambitious and well-considered. They provide a wealth of opportunities for pupils that enable them to flourish. Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school. They commit to their learning and are encouraged to do their best. One parent explained how their child comes home 'brimming with enthusiasm for his topics and chooses to investigate his subjects further at home'. The three school expectations of 'ready, safe, care' help pupils to develop a strong sense of right and wrong. Pupils are polite, well-mannered and actively support each other to learn well. They notice and call out any behaviour that does not meet the high standards expected of them. Bullying is very uncommon. On the rare occasions that pupils do fall out, teachers resolve this early to make sure that things do not escalate. Staff forge positive and nurturing relationships with pupils. They are constantly looking for ways to help pupils develop personally. Initiatives such as 'Fifteen things to try before you are nine and three quarters' build pupils' confidence and foster self-esteem.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the essential knowledge that pupils need. In these subjects, assessment does not give teachers an accurate picture of what pupils know and what they still have to learn. Consequently, pupils do not develop and secure a deep understanding of concepts and knowledge they need. Leaders should clarify the curriculum and models of assessment in these subjects so that pupils gain essential knowledge across the whole curriculum.
- The curriculum has not been designed to improve pupils'' understanding of cultural diversity. As a result, pupils do not know about cultures different to their own. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum helps pupils to learn about different cultures and customs.
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Rode Methodist VC First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckington Church First School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Springmead Preparatory School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Norton St Philip Church of England First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Southwick Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Berkley Church of England First School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Georgina Muxworthy
- Phone
- 01373830523
- Address
- High Street, Rode, Frome, BA11 6NZ
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123823
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.