Chard School vs Holyrood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 406 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chard School
Chard · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
Holyrood Academy
Chard · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,282 students
| Measure | Chard School Chard, South West | Holyrood Academy Chard, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #294 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #2722 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 58 | 1,282 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 1,282 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.0 |
| town | Chard | Chard |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chardprep.co.uk | www.holyroodacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Holyrood Academy is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 58.
- •Chard School is a independent school while Holyrood Academy is a academy 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 Chard School better than Holyrood Academy?
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 Chard School and Holyrood Academy?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Chard and Chard in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chard School: 58. Holyrood Academy: 1,282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chard School and Holyrood Academy rank in South West?
Chard School is unranked and Holyrood Academy is 294th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).