Beckington Church First School vs Rode Methodist VC First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckington Church First School
Frome · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
78 students
Rode Methodist VC First School
Frome · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
75 students
| Measure | Beckington Church First School Frome, South West | Rode Methodist VC First School Frome, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #144 of 1,695 | #238 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1515 of 15,697 | #2320 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 78 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 78 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.8% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Frome | Frome |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | beckingtonandmellsfederation.co.uk | www.rodeandnortonschoolfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beckington Church First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 78.9).
- •Beckington Church First School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 75.
- •Beckington Church First School is a academy school while Rode Methodist VC First School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beckington Church First School better than Rode Methodist VC First School?
On the Success Index (England), Beckington Church First School ranks higher (84.3 vs 78.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beckington Church First School and Rode Methodist VC First School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Frome and Frome in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckington Church First School: 78. Rode Methodist VC First School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckington Church First School and Rode Methodist VC First School rank in South West?
Beckington Church First School is 144th of 1,695 and Rode Methodist VC First School is 238th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).