Chard School
School summary
With just 47 pupils, Chard School is among the smallest independent schools a family might consider, and that intimacy shapes everything about it. The mixed, non-denominational school serves children from ages 4 to 11, offering the kind of close attention that larger settings rarely match. Led by Mrs Rebecca Pielesz, it was judged "good" by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which also rated personal development as "good" and confirmed that compliance requirements were met. Day fees range from £7,710 to £10,800 a year.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 11 June 2024
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded a "good" rating, reflecting sound provision across the primary years. Notably, just over 19 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a relatively high proportion that suggests the school is comfortable adapting to a range of learning needs. In a setting this small, individual pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed.
Head · Mrs Rebecca Pielesz
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.15%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £7,710 - £10,800
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A genuinely small primary school where children are known as individuals. Best suited to families who value close, personal attention over the breadth of a larger institution.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.