The Redstart Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Chard, Somerset
The Redstart Primary School is a primary school in Chard, Somerset for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 2 April 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Redstart Road, The Redstart Primary School, Chard, TA20 1SD
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 444 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 21.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 2 April 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils across the school consistently exemplify the values of the ‘Redstart way’: respect, kindness, perseverance and honesty.”
- “Pupils behave well and have a strong commitment to learning.”
- “The high expectations set by school leaders and staff are embraced by pupils, who respond positively and achieve well.”
To improve
- “However, there are occasions when staff do not consistently address misconceptions or gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
- “As a result, some pupils do not fully secure essential learning before progressing to new concepts.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 May 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 67% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 48 first-preference applications, 48 offers in total, 48 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- Manor Court Community Primary School 0.7 mi Improved significantly
- Avishayes Community Primary School 0.8 mi Not judged
- Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- Tatworth Primary School 2.6 mi Good
- Neroche Primary School 3.8 mi Not judged
- Winsham Primary School 3.8 mi Good
- Herne View Church of England Primary 3.9 mi Good
- Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School 4.0 mi No Ofsted grade