The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- AVISHAYES PRIMARY SCHOOL AND EARLY YEARS CENTRE
- Head
- Clare Rinaldi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Avishayes Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Avishayes Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Avishayes Community Primary School?
Avishayes Community Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avishayes Community Primary School take?
Avishayes Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Avishayes Community Primary School?
Avishayes Community Primary School is in Chard, TA20 1NS, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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