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Manor Court Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Manor Court Community Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Chard, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 454 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

454

Pupils

420

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Manor Court Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Manor Court Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 454 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Manor Court Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Duck Lane, Chard, TA20 2ES
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
32.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139385

Other Primary Schools in Chard

If Manor Court Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chard are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Manor Court Community Primary School

Is Manor Court Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Manor Court Community Primary School currently has 454 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Manor Court Community Primary School?

Admission to Manor Court Community Primary School is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Manor Court Community Primary School cover?

Manor Court Community Primary School is a primary school in Chard, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Manor Court Community Primary School?

Manor Court Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.