Chard School vs St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chard School
Chard · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
58 students
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
120 students
| Measure | Chard School Chard, South West | St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy Axminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1299 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #11799 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 58 | 120 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 120 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 48.3% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| 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 | Axminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chardprep.co.uk | standrews.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy is the larger school with 120 students compared with 58.
- •Chard School is a independent school while St Andrew's CofE Primary 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary 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 St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Chard and Axminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chard School: 58. St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy: 120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chard School and St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Chard School is unranked and St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy is 1299th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).