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Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School

Fairend Lane, Buckland St Mary, Chard, TA20 3SJ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 2–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2021

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71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

71.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

71.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School

Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chard, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 62 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Fairend Lane, Chard, TA20 3SJ | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School)
Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
Oct 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School)
Feb 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School

What is Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School located?

Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chard, Somerset (TA20 3SJ).

How many pupils attend Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School?

Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School has around 62 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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