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Tatworth Primary School Catchment Area

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

Tatworth Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Chard, Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

196

Pupils

210

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Tatworth Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tatworth Primary School?

The catchment area for Tatworth Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Tatworth 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Somerset catchment area documents →

Tatworth Primary School: 210 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Tatworth Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 196 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Somerset's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Chard.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Somerset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Tatworth Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, TA20 2RX
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
16.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137175

Other Primary Schools in Chard

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Tatworth Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Tatworth Primary School

What is the catchment area for Tatworth Primary School?

The catchment area for Tatworth Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Tatworth Primary School oversubscribed?

Tatworth Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Tatworth Primary School?

Admission to Tatworth 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 Tatworth Primary School cover?

Tatworth Primary School is a primary school in Chard, Somerset, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Tatworth Primary School?

Tatworth Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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