The Redstart Primary School
Chard, TA20 1SD · Somerset · primary school
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64th of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.7/10 against 3,295 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Redstart Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 452. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available for children to join after the main lesson? How does the school manage class sizes with 8 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about The Redstart Primary School
Overview
The report confirms that The Redstart Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “behave well” and demonstrate a “strong commitment to learning,” benefiting from an “ambitious curriculum” and positive relationships with staff. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel confident seeking help and engage actively in community and democratic activities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well structured,” enabling pupils to “learn skills and build knowledge progressively” with staff possessing “strong subject knowledge.”
- Reading is “central to the school’s curriculum,” with staff fostering a love of reading from the Nursery class through carefully chosen texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the “same high-quality curriculum” and receive “strong support” from highly-trained staff.
- Children in the early years make a “strong start,” supported by skilled staff and an outdoor environment that “fosters creativity and imagination.”
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils building confidence through roles of responsibility and enriching extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff do not consistently use checks on learning to “address gaps in pupils’ learning or misconceptions,” meaning some pupils progress before securing prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that pupils feel confident in seeking support and that their worries are taken seriously by staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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