Schools in Chard, South West (2025)
8 schools · 2,798 students · 6 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 199.
Chard, in South West, has 8 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,798 students. By level there are 7 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 6 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Chard's schools is 199, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School (67.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Manor Court Community Primary School (62.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Tatworth Primary School (54.8, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Holyrood Academy (1,282 students), Manor Court Community Primary School (448 students), The Redstart Primary School (444 students).
Ranked schools in Chard
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 168Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary SchoolChard · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
- 263Manor Court Community Primary SchoolChard · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 448 students
- 355Tatworth Primary SchoolChard · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 447The Redstart Primary SchoolChard · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 535Holyrood AcademyChard · Academy Secondary42.4 Attainment 8 · 1,282 students
- 616Avishayes Community Primary SchoolChard · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School Chard · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 67.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
| 2 | Manor Court Community Primary School Chard · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.9 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 448 |
| 3 | Tatworth Primary School Chard · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.8 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 4 | The Redstart Primary School Chard · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 46.9 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 5 | Holyrood Academy Chard · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.5 Lower 50% | 42.4 Attainment 8 | 1,282 |
| 6 | Avishayes Community Primary School Chard · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.0 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
Other schools in Chard
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Chard side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Chard?
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Chard with a Success Index (England) of 67.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Chard?
Chard has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,798 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Chard?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Chard is 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.