The Redstart Primary School

URN: 136926 • Chard TA20 1SD

Overview

Name
The Redstart Primary School
URN
136926
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Collins (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
0146067457
Website
Visit
Address
Redstart Road, Chard TA20 1SD

Summary

The Redstart Primary School, located in Chard, Somerset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 461 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 452. The school is committed to providing a calm and purposeful learning environment, fostering a diverse curriculum that encourages exploration across various subjects. A notable feature of the school is its outdoor provision, including bi-weekly Forest School days, where students engage in practical activities such as cooking and shelter building.

The school promotes high expectations and an ambitious curriculum, which has contributed to its 'Good' rating from Ofsted. The values of respect, kindness, perseverance, and honesty are integral to the school culture, helping to create a supportive community for both students and staff.

In addition to academic pursuits, Redstart Primary emphasizes the importance of creativity and outdoor learning, with recent activities including trips to local farms and the Jurassic Coast. The school also encourages student involvement through roles such as Year 6 ambassadors, enhancing their sense of responsibility and community engagement. For more information, visit their website at www.theredstartprimaryschool.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Capacity
452
Pupils
461
Boys
244
Girls
217
FSM %
20.70
Open date
2011-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-02-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 461 244 217 452 20.70
2024-09-11 461 232 229 452 21.50
2023-09-11 461 231 230 452 20.10
2022-09-11 461 231 230 452 20.10
2021-09-11 460 230 230 452 17.30
2020-09-11 420 205 215 452 17.20

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