# Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School — Chard, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ethne Staniland

## Contact

- **Address:** Buckland St. Mary C of E Primary School, Chard, Somerset
- **Phone:** 01460 234251
- **Website:** https://www.bucklandstmarycofeprimary.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chard/buckland-st-mary-church-of-england-primary-school-23495

## About

Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School is part of the Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE). ACE is a charitable trust with a mission of Achieving Excellence through Cultivating Character, Sharing Talents and Pursuing Innovation.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A shining star in our community: Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School is an absolute gem. The staff are caring, the facilities are modern, and the sense of community is fantastic. Our child loves attending and we feel so lucky to have such a wonderful school in our village. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school community!: We have been absolutely delighted with Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School. The values and ethos of the school really resonate with us and our child thrives in the supportive and inclusive environment. The wraparound care and forest school are also fantastic additions to the school's offerings. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Supportive and inclusive environment: We have been very pleased with the support and care provided by Buckland St Mary C of E Primary School. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, which is wonderful to see. Our child's progress has been good and we feel that the school has helped them develop into a confident young person. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent education, lovely staff: We were very happy with Buckland St Mary when our child was a pupil. The teachers were always approachable and the school's focus on character development was impressive. We were sad to leave the school, but our child was well-prepared for secondary school. The only thing that might improve is the lunch menu! *(Jun 2021)*

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