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Rode Methodist VC First School
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Rode Methodist VC First School
- Primary
- Rode BA11 6NZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: From Reception, children develop a secure understanding of the skills they need to read.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. The curriculum is aspirational for all pupils regardless of their starting points.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders have not clearly identified the essential knowledge that pupils need.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach. They use ongoing assessment well to identify and correct pupils鈥� misunderstandings.
Support for Falling Behind: The pupils who need to catch up in reading, some of whom have SEND, have effective additional help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-mannered and actively support each other to learn well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Plans to support pupils who have SEND are comprehensive. Teachers adapt the curriculum to ensure that the learning is accessible.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: 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.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff forge positive and nurturing relationships with pupils. They are constantly looking for ways to help pupils develop personally.
Parent Feedback: One parent explained how their child comes home 'brimming with enthusiasm for his topics and chooses to investigate his subjects further at home'.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents positively through initiatives like 'Fifteen things to try before you are nine and three quarters'.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of trips and extra-curricular clubs including dancing, yoga, drama, and football.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are knowledgeable about the subjects they teach. They use ongoing assessment well to identify and correct pupils鈥� misunderstandings.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders, including those responsible for governance, prioritise the right areas for improvement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In some subjects, assessment does not give teachers an accurate picture of what pupils know and what they still have to learn.
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About Us
Rode Methodist VC First School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Methodist school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 70 students from age 4-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-9 | 3-11 | 5-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | - | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rode Methodist VC First School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1