Chard School
Chard School is an non-selective independent day school for pupils aged 4 - 11 years based in Chard, Somerset. It is the only independent school in Chard, and therefore attracts pupils from a wide area, including some from Devon and Dorset. An extensive and varied curriculum is offered, and fees are kept deliberately low to help make the school accessible to a wider number of people.
Activities & Mission
Chard School is an non-selective independent day school for pupils aged 4 - 11 years based in Chard, Somerset. It is the only independent school in Chard, and therefore attracts pupils from a wide area, including some from Devon and Dorset. An extensive and varied curriculum is offered, and fees are kept deliberately low to help make the school accessible to a wider number of people.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £484,493 | £563,364 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £553,056 | £587,403 | £587,403 | £152,459 | £149,424 | 22 / 0 |
| 2022 | £606,375 | £577,642 | £577,642 | £186,922 | £178,811 | 23 / 0 |
| 2021 | £500,078 | £536,593 | £536,593 | £158,489 | £148,956 | 22 / 0 |
| 2020 | £572,960 | £547,964 | £547,964 | £195,048 | £183,895 | 21 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chard School
What does Chard School do?
Chard School is an non-selective independent day school for pupils aged 4 - 11 years based in Chard, Somerset. It is the only independent school in Chard, and therefore attracts pupils from a wide area, including some from Devon and Dorset. An extensive and varied curriculum is offered, and fees are kept deliberately low to help make the school accessible to a wider number of people.
How much income did Chard School report in 2024?
Chard School reported total income of £484k and reported expenditure of £563k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chard School?
Chard School has a program ratio of 106.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chard School registered as a charity?
Chard School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1963 as charity number 310219. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Chard School?
Chard School is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Shirley Flannery. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chard School operate?
Chard School operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chard School a registered charity?
Yes — Chard School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310219.
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