Avishayes Community Primary School
URN: 137174 • Chard TA20 1NS
Overview
- Name
- Avishayes Community Primary School
- URN
- 137174
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AVISHAYES PRIMARY SCHOOL AND EARLY YEARS CENTRE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Rinaldi (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0146063050
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fairway Rise, Chard TA20 1NS
Summary
Avishayes Community Primary School, located in Chard, Somerset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 208 pupils, serving a capacity of 239. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, promoting the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of its students through a diverse range of activities. The ethos of "Aim High, Achieve Together" reflects the school's dedication to collaborative learning and personal growth.
The curriculum at Avishayes is designed to engage all learners, including those with special educational needs and the most able pupils. Teachers and teaching assistants are trained to effectively challenge students and extend their thinking skills. The school has received recognition for its excellence in financial education, highlighting its commitment to equipping students with essential life skills.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Clare Rinaldi, is dedicated to maintaining strong relationships with families and ensuring that every child thrives in their educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Avishayes is designed to engage all learners, including those with special educational needs and the most able pupils. Teachers and teaching assistants are trained to effectively challenge students and extend their thinking skills. The school has received recognition for its excellence in financial education, highlighting its commitment to equipping students with essential life skills.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Clare Rinaldi, is dedicated to maintaining strong relationships with families and ensuring that every child thrives in their educational journey. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Useful SEND links (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Read More (download)
- Home (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Statutory Documents and Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AVISHAYES PRIMARY SCHOOL AND EARLY YEARS CENTRE
- Capacity
- 239
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-12-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 95 | 113 | 239 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 220 | 94 | 126 | 239 | 31.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 244 | 111 | 133 | 239 | 31.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 244 | 111 | 133 | 239 | 31.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 225 | 102 | 123 | 239 | 28.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 101 | 114 | 239 | 24.60 |
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