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The Redstart Primary School

Goodgraded 26/02/2020Ages 2–11461 pupilsDoes not apply
Chard, TA20 1SD
Somerset

The Redstart Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Chard, within the Somerset local authority. The school has around 461 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/02/2020, The Redstart Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chard can view The Redstart Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chard (TA20 1SD), The Redstart Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 26/02/2020

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher24.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals21.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language12.8%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-14%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in ChardSee the full area report for TA20 1SD