Rode Methodist VC First School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Frome (Somerset).
Location
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Welcome to Rode and Norton St Philip First School Federation (RNSF) where we like to do things a little bit differently. Over the last few years we have developed a unique 'Small Schools, Thinking Big' learning experience across our two village schools.
Indeed, we believe we have created the 'best of both worlds' education model; combining the small, nurturing, individualised village school experience, with the rich and varied learning opportunities often only found in larger schools.
With single year group classes in idyllic rural locations we are able to offer children a very special start in life that we believe will help to shape their successes for years to come.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Wrap around care
- Transport between sites
- Afterschool Clubs
- Private Music Lessons
- Swimming
- Forest School
- Letters and Sounds
- Phonics Bug
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 123823
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joanna Ellis | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Iestyn Lewis Former | Chair of Governors | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Twitchen | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Wiliam Mulholland | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kathryn Greenleaf | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Steuart-Fothringham | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Joanna Ellis | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Amy Purves | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kirsten Bach-Petersen | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andrew Carr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Georgina Muxworthy | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mr William Jackson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Ms Valerie Parker | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Jessica Collier Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Bethany Jarroussie Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record