Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School vs Chard School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Chard · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
54 students
Chard School
Chard · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
| Measure | Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Chard, South West | Chard School Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 54 | 58 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 58 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 48.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.bucklandstmarycofeprimary.org | www.chardprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chard School is the larger school with 58 students compared with 54.
- •Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Chard School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School better than Chard School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School and Chard School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Chard and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School: 54. Chard School: 58. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School and Chard School rank in South West?
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is unranked and Chard School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).