Charlestown Primary School
St Austell, PL25 3PB · Cornwall · primary school
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151st of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charlestown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 372 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific interventions are in place for the 3.0% who reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Charlestown Primary School
Overview
Charlestown Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "committed to their learning" and "achieve well" within a "calm and purposeful" environment. The report highlights that staff and leaders have successfully established a high-quality curriculum despite recent significant changes in leadership. Overall, the school fosters strong relationships and prepares pupils effectively for their future education.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and polite," benefiting from "warm and respectful" relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is well-planned, allowing pupils to "build their knowledge across subjects in a logical order" and make connections.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with an "effective" phonics programme and prompt support for those needing it.
- Staff adapt teaching approaches effectively to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "achieve well."
- Personal development is enriched through trips and community links, helping to develop pupils' "independence and resilience."
Areas to improve
- Assessment information is not always used effectively to address gaps in knowledge or misconceptions, meaning some pupils do not build knowledge in the necessary detail.
- Communication with parents regarding curriculum changes and pupil progress has been inconsistent, leading to a "fragile" partnership between school and home for some families.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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