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
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.
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.
Useful links
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- 13JunNews ArticleRedstart Primary School pupils present poetry for D-Day anniversaryA talented group of Year 5 poets from Redstart Primary School were honoured to be invited to the Guildhall by the organisation Never Such Innocence to present their origin (sen)
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- 24SepNews ArticleArtistic start for pupils at Redstart Primary SchoolArtistic start for pupils at Redstart Primary School Year One pupils at Redstart Primary School have had a fantastic start to the term, immersing themselves in learning all about the ani (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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