Avishayes Community Primary School vs The Redstart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avishayes Community Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
The Redstart Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
444 students
| Measure | Avishayes Community Primary School Chard, South West | The Redstart Primary School Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1605 of 1,695 | #937 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14564 of 15,697 | #8703 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 199 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chard | Chard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.avishayes.co.uk/ | www.theredstartprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Redstart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 16.0).
- •The Redstart Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 46%).
- •The Redstart Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •The Redstart Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 199.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avishayes Community Primary School better than The Redstart Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Redstart Primary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 16.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avishayes Community Primary School and The Redstart Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chard and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avishayes Community Primary School: 199. The Redstart Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avishayes Community Primary School and The Redstart Primary School rank in South West?
Avishayes Community Primary School is 1605th of 1,695 and The Redstart Primary School is 937th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).