Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
URN: 150638 • Chard TA20 3SJ
Overview
- Name
- Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 150638
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ethne Staniland (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01460234251
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fairend Lane, Chard TA20 3SJ
Summary
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is a mixed, academy-sponsored primary school located in Chard, Somerset, with a current enrolment of 62 pupils and a capacity of 90. The school is part of the Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) Multi Academy Trust, which aims to foster character development and academic excellence. The ethos of the school is rooted in its Christian foundation, guided by the principle of "That they may have life, life in all its fullness" (John 10:10).
The school offers an experiential curriculum designed to nurture children's curiosity, creativity, and personal aspirations. It promotes inclusivity and encourages respect for others and the environment, preparing students to be responsible global citizens. The dedicated staff focus on treating each child as an individual, providing a supportive and stimulating environment for learning.
Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School values strong connections with the local community and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between school, home, and church. The school also offers early years education for children from the age of two, ensuring a comprehensive approach to education and personal development.
The school offers an experiential curriculum designed to nurture children's curiosity, creativity, and personal aspirations. It promotes inclusivity and encourages respect for others and the environment, preparing students to be responsible global citizens. The dedicated staff focus on treating each child as an individual, providing a supportive and stimulating environment for learning.
Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School values strong connections with the local community and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between school, home, and church. The school also offers early years education for children from the age of two, ensuring a comprehensive approach to education and personal development.
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ACADEMIES FOR CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 62
- Boys
- 35
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- 2024-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 62 | 35 | 27 | 90 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 39 | 29 | 90 | 15.00 |
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