Tatworth Primary School is a primary school in Chard, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Tatworth Primary School currently has around 196 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Chard, TA20 2RX |
| Website: | http://www.tatworth.somerset.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01460220565 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Tracey Hart |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137175 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 196 |
| Number of Boys: | 100 |
| Number of Girls: | 96 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.90% | 186 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatworth Primary School School Lane , Tatworth TA20 2RX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tatworth Primary School School Lane , Tatworth TA20 2RX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Primary School Chardstock , EX13 7BJ | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy Chardstock , EX13 7BJ | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy Chardstock , Axminster EX13 7BJ | 2out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steps Centre Bradfield Way , TA20 2BG | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.