School admissions
School admissions
Starting school Rode and Norton St Philip School Federation.
Thinking of joining us?
If you would like to take a look around our schools, this can be arranged through our friendly office staff whom you can reach by dropping into either school in person or by telephone 01373 830523 / 834327 or e-mail info@rnsf.co.uk
If you would like your child to join our Federation in any year group throughout the year, you will need to complete an In year application form , completing all sections and sign and return the form to the school office. Further information on in year application process can be found here.
School Admission Arrangements for September 2025/26
As prospective parents and carers you are welcome to visit our federation to learn about the ‘Small Schools, Thinking Big’ learning experience on offer across our two village schools.
Here is our menu of Open Day opportunities for prospective parents and carers 2025-26:
- Our Open Day Film showing what makes our Federation of schools so special is available here on our website and on our Facebook page.
- Individual tours can also be arranged by appointment.
Please contact our school office to book an Open Day visit: – telephone 01373 830523 or e-mail info@rnsf.co.uk
Applying for a school place for September 2025?
If your child is due to start school (September after they turn 4 years old), you have from September 2024 until 15th January 2025 to apply for a school place. ALL primary admissions are done via the Local Authority (Somerset County Council), please follow this link.
Norton St Philip C of E VA First School acts as its own Admission Authority for pupils applying to our Federation for a school place at Norton St Philip School. Here is our admissions guidance:
Norton-St-Philip-Admissions 21-22
Norton St Philip Admissions 22-23
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Rode Methodist VC First School’s admissions is set by Somerset County Council, further information on Admission Arrangements for 2022-23 can be obtained by visiting Somerset County Council, Admissions and Entitlements Team.
Local Authority Contacts for School Admissions
Contact: Admissions and Entitlements Team
Address: County Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
Email: schooladmissions@somerset.gov.uk
Contact no: 0845 456 4038
Fax: 01823 356113
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday closed.