Rode Methodist VC First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Frome, South West BA11 6NZ · Somerset
#238 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2320 of 15,697 nationally
About Rode Methodist VC First School
Rode Methodist VC First School is a local authority primary located in Frome, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–9. In 2025 it enrolled 75 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 238th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (79th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 75; capacity filled 83.3%.
There are 15 schools in Frome; Rode Methodist VC First School ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)10.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rode Methodist VC First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 75
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 83.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Rode Methodist VC First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Beckington Church First School
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
78 students · 2.1 km away
Springmead Preparatory School
Somerset · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
100 students · 2.2 km away
Norton St Philip Church of England First School
Bath · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
55 students · 3.7 km away
Southwick Church of England Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
178 students · 3.7 km away
LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL
WINGFIELD · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
50 students · 4.0 km away
Berkley Church of England First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
49 students · 4.4 km away
Frome Community College
Frome · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,298 students · 4.8 km away
Studley Green Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 5.0 km away
The Grove Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
378 students · 5.3 km away
North Bradley CofE Primary School
Trowbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Wenn School
Bodmin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
75 students
Blakeney Primary School
Blakeney · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Kempsford Church of England Primary School
Fairford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Heddington Church of England Primary School
Calne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Germoe Community Primary School
Penzance · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
Sandford School
Crediton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
74 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rode Methodist VC First School a good school?
Rode Methodist VC First School has a Success Index (England) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #238 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rode Methodist VC First School rank in South West?
Rode Methodist VC First School ranks #238 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2320 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rode Methodist VC First School?
Rode Methodist VC First School had 75 students in 2025.
Is Rode Methodist VC First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rode Methodist VC First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Rode Methodist VC First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rode Methodist VC First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.