Chard School
Chard School is an independent school in Chard for pupils aged 4 to 11. It has 58 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Chard School is Good, from an inspection in July 2010.
Ofsted inspection: July 2010.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Monmouth House Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA |
| Reference Number | 123927 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 58 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Chard School is performing exceptionally well as an independent preparatory school, providing an outstanding quality of education for its pupils. The school has a long-standing history and aims to create a caring atmosphere that encourages excellence and personal development. With a stimulating curriculum and outstanding teaching, pupils demonstrate high levels of engagement and achievement, particularly in literacy and numeracy. The school is particularly praised for its strong emphasis on personal, social, and moral development, fostering a community where students thrive academically and socially.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Jun 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education provided to pupils
- Highly effective teaching that engages students
- Strong support for students with learning difficulties
- Good Early Years Foundation Stage provision
- Positive relationships and small class sizes enhance learning
- Good use of community facilities for sports and activities
- High levels of pupil attendance and excellent behaviour
Areas for Improvement
- Procedures for staff recruitment do not fully meet regulatory requirements
- Inconsistency in marking leads to varying standards in presentation
- Lack of planned program for exploring different cultures and religions
In 2025–26, 10.3% of pupils at Chard School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Manor Court Community Primary School
Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES |
0.3 miles |
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The Redstart Primary School
Redstart Road, The Redstart Primary School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1SD |
0.51 miles |
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Avishayes Community Primary School
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Tatworth Primary School
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2.09 miles |
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2.15 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
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2.85 miles |
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Winsham Primary School
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3.43 miles |
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Herne View Church of England Primary
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4.21 miles |
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Neroche Primary School
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4.26 miles |
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Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
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4.47 miles |
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Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Chard Street, Chard, Thorncombe, Somerset, TA20 4NE |
4.57 miles |
|
Membury Primary Academy
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4.61 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School
All Saints, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LX |
4.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Holyrood Academy
Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL |
0.25 miles |
|
3 Dimensions
Chardleigh House, Chardleigh Green, Wadeford, CHARD, Somerset, TA20 3AJ |
1.21 miles |
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What is Chard School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Chard School is Good, from an inspection in July 2010.
When was Chard School last inspected by Ofsted?
Chard School was last inspected in July 2010.
How many pupils does Chard School have?
Chard School has 58 pupils on roll.
What age range does Chard School cover?
Chard School for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Chard School?
Chard School is at Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA.
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