The Redstart Primary School Catchment Area
The Redstart Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Chard, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 461 pupils, and a capacity of 452 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
461
Pupils
452
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
The Redstart Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Redstart 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.
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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 →The Redstart Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Redstart Road, Chard, TA20 1SD
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136926
Other Primary Schools in Chard
If The Redstart Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chard are the next closest alternatives.
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TA20 3NG
Avishayes Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TA20 1NS
Tatworth Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TA20 2RX
Manor Court Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TA20 2ES
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TA20 3SJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Redstart Primary School
Is The Redstart Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Redstart Primary School currently has 461 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 452 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Redstart Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Redstart 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 The Redstart Primary School cover? ▾
The Redstart 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 The Redstart Primary School? ▾
The Redstart Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.