Rode Methodist VC First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Rode Methodist VC First School
Address: High Street, Rode
Town/City: Frome
County: Somerset
Postcode: BA11 6NZ
Telephone Number: 01373 830523
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-9)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Methodist
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Georgina Muxworthy
Capacity: 90
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 75 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.7%

Location and administration

URN: 123823
DfE Number: 933/3287
UKPRN: 10078789
UPRN: 250040017
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Frome and East Somerset (E14001241)
Electoral Ward: Frome North (E05014361)

Easting & Northing: 380287E, 153774N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 17' 0.24" N 2° 17' 2.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3V7PM8+9C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Beckington Church First School (2.1km)
  2. Springmead Preparatory School (2.2km)
  3. Norton St Philip Church of England First School (3.7km)
  4. Southwick Church of England Primary School (3.7km)
  5. LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL (4.0km)
  6. Berkley Church of England First School (4.4km)
  7. Frome Community College (4.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Kirsten Bach-Petersen - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Carr - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Jessica Collier - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
  • Mrs Joanna Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mrs Joanna Ellis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Mrs Kathryn Greenleaf - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2029.
  • Mr William Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mrs Bethany Jarroussie - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Mr Iestyn Lewis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Mr Wiliam Mulholland - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2030.
  • Mrs Georgina Muxworthy - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Valerie Parker - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mrs Amy Purves - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Steuart-Fothringham - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Katie Twitchen - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2030.