Manor Court Community Primary School
Duck Lane, Chard, TA20 2ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Manor Court Community Primary School is a primary school in Chard for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Chard. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2019, report published 8 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils enjoy attending school and are enthusiastic about the activities on offer. They behave well throughout the day and are kind, polite and considerate. Pupils talk with glee about the range of extra activities they get to do, from sliding in mud to making a pasta dinner. Pupils progress extremely well through the curriculum at Manor Court. The school makes sure every pupil learns what they need to know to be ready for the next stage in their schooling. Pupils are very well looked after, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Many pupils that attend the school speak English as an additional language. These pupils are well supported and the school values their presence. The school is proud of the array of languages in its community. Staff's hard work pays off in ensuring that all pupils experience success and develop independence. This makes Manor Court a truly inclusive community. Parents think highly of the school. Many cannot praise it enough, saying it is amazing, superb or fantastic. Many parents rightly describe the success their children have experienced since joining the school. All pupils benefit from an expertly taught curriculum and get the extra support they need to successfully secure important knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
448 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Manor Court Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Redstart Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Tatworth Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PPAT EDUCATION
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Glentworth
- Phone
- 0146062350
- Address
- Duck Lane, Chard, TA20 2ES
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 139385
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.