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Charlestown Primary School
Crinnis Road, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3PB, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.7 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
387
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, although its KS2 performance shows that 59% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction appears to be a concern, with only 43% of respondents recommending the school, suggesting that prospective families may want to consider this feedback when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★2.9
School keeps me informed
83%
My child feels safe
81%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child is happy
74%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
School has high expectations
61%
My child makes good progress
60%
Behaviour is good
53%
School responds to concerns
49%
Progress is communicated
46%
I'd recommend this school
43%
School supports development
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.4%
White Other3.4%
Black African1.3%
Other1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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50.33775, -4.75389 · PL25 3PB
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN136760
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Charlestown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Charlestown Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is Charlestown Primary School a good school?
Charlestown Primary School scores 12.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Charlestown Primary School?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Charlestown Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
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