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The Redstart Primary School
Redstart Road, The Redstart Primary School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1SD, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
461
Capacity
452
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 76% recommending the school, although there may be room for improvement in areas like higher standards, where only 3% of students reached the top level.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child is happy
84%
School has high expectations
84%
My child makes good progress
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Progress is communicated
78%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School supports development
69%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
White Other8.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Black African0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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50.88023, -2.96605 · TA20 1SD
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136926
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Redstart Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Redstart Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2020.
Is The Redstart Primary School a good school?
The Redstart Primary School scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Redstart Primary School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Redstart Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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