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Mount Charles School
Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.9 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
367
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 89% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong overall performance and community support, with 91% of parents expressing satisfaction. While 62% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child is happy
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other5.2%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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50.33699, -4.77507 · PL25 4PP
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN142850
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mount-charlessch.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Charles School rated by Ofsted?
Mount Charles School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Mount Charles School a good school?
Mount Charles School scores 88.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Mount Charles School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mount Charles School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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