Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School, Draycott

In its own words: "At Draycott and Rodney Stoke Church of England First School, our vision is: This vision is rooted in the Christian belief that God created each person in His image (Genesis 1:27) and desires fullness of life for all (John 10:10). However, in particular: We believe that all people are created to flourish ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Draycott and Rodney Stoke Church of England First School. Nestled in the beautiful Somerset countryside between the cathedral city of Wells and the world-famous Cheddar Gorge, our school is at the heart of a vibrant and supportive community. We are also just a short distance from Glastonbury, renowned for its rich history, Abbey and internationally famous festival."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, gymnastics, Lego, gardening and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 5:30pm.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School are Cheddar First School (1.8 miles); St Lawrence's CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 67% maths); Priddy Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 70% maths); and Axbridge Church of England First School Academy (3.4 miles, Good).

Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School is one of 23 schools run by Wessex Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (12.9%) received SEN support and 2 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Back Lane (nw-bound), 290 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

In 2024/25, Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School are Fairlands Middle School (1.4 miles) and The Kings of Wessex Academy (1.6 miles).