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Charmouth Primary School
Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6LR, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.4 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
81
Capacity
150
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 81, this primary school demonstrates strengths in key stage 2 results, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics that place it in the top 45% of schools nationally. However, it is important to note that the Ofsted rating is "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may vary, so prospective families should consider these factors when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Location
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50.73548, -2.90157 · DT6 6LR
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN150208
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitecharmouth.dorset.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Charmouth Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Charmouth Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is Charmouth Primary School a good school?
Charmouth Primary School scores 3.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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