Schools in Chard
9 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyrood Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Manor Court Community Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tatworth Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Redstart Primary School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Avishayes Community Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dimensions Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–25 | — |
| Chard School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.