The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 454
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- PRESTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Luke Talmage
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Manor Court Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Manor Court 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 Manor Court Community Primary School?
Manor Court Community Primary School currently has 454 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manor Court Community Primary School take?
Manor Court Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Manor Court Community Primary School?
Manor Court Community Primary School is in Chard, TA20 2ES, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manor Court Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Manor Court Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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