Tatworth Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, TA20 2RXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Tatworth Primary School is a primary school in Chard for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 4th of 6 primary schools in Chard. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 March 2022, report published 18 May 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

196 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals14.8%

14.8%, 11.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.1%

6.1%, 15.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.8%

14.8%, the same as the England average.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Tatworth Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Requires improvement	50% met the expected standard
Manor Court Community Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard
Chard School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Avishayes Community Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	46% met the expected standard
The Redstart Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: TATWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Ms Tracey Hart
Phone: 01460220565
Website: tatworth.somerset.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, TA20 2RX
Local authority: Somerset
URN: 137175

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.