Rode Methodist VC First School
Details
| Age Range | 4-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Methodist |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | High Street, BA11 6NZ |
| School Website | www.rodeandnortonschoolfederation.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1373830523 |
| URN | 123823 |
School Census
| Total | 69 |
| Girls/Boys | 27/42 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 39.1%/60.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 8 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/09/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/09/2017 | Good |
| 02/12/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 20/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/12/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 23 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 16 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |