Chard primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above the England average of 62%. 21% achieve the higher standard—more than double the national average of 8%—demonstrating a high proportion of top performers. Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School, The Redstart Primary School, and Manor Court Community Primary School are among the highest-performing options serving this market town community. With 9 schools in the area, families benefit from a mix of village and town centre schools, though 63% are rated Good or Outstanding, below England's 90%. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Avishayes Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The Redstart Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #3 | Manor Court Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Chard School | Independent | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Tatworth Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Winsham Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
