Manor Court Community Primary School
108%
Capacity
454
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Manor Court Community Primary School
Manor Court Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 454 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Manor Court Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Luke Talmage, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2840th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 134 in Somerset.
Manor Court Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 53 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
Manor Court Community Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (55 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Manor Court Community Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Manor Court Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES |
| Headteacher | Luke Talmage |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 454 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.7% |
| School Capacity | 454 / 420 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Oct 2024): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2840th of 13,686
Nationally
248th of 1,469
In South West
28th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
55 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed53
78
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Duck Lane, Chard
Somerset, TA20 2ES
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