The Redstart Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Redstart Primary School
Address: Redstart Road, The Redstart Primary School
Town/City: Chard
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA20 1SD
Telephone Number: 0146067457
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Cabot Learning Federation
Sponsor: Cabot Learning Federation

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Rebecca Collins
Capacity: 452
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 444 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.4%

Location and administration

URN: 136926
DfE Number: 933/2329
UKPRN: 10034145
UPRN: 30068601
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Yeovil (E14001603)
Electoral Ward: Chard North (E05014351)

Easting & Northing: 332133E, 109416N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 52' 51.14" N 2° 57' 57.39" W
Plus Code: 9C2VV2JM+8J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Joe Draper - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Jacqueline Hiscox - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Ms Jen Lehmkuhl Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Sapphire Lynch - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 March 2028.
  • Mr Connor O'Mahony - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Mr Martin Richards - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 November 2028.
  • Ms Carlie Stroulger - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
  • Mrs Nikki Tilley - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2028.