Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
69%
Capacity
62
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 62 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Ethne Staniland, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 13 applications for 9 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Fairend Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3SJ |
| Headteacher | Ethne Staniland |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 62 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 62 / 90 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
13
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fairend Lane, Chard
Somerset, TA20 3SJ
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