Charleton Church of England Academy
Kingsbridge, TQ7 2AL · Devon · primary school
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143rd of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.2/10 against 2,762 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charleton Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cooking Club and Coding Club, and study piano, keyboards, violin, guitar, recorder, singing, and music theory.
Getting in
The published school roll is 24 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the music programme? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Charleton Church of England Academy
Overview
Charleton Church of England Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school fosters a “warm, positive atmosphere” where pupils “stride forwards together” and treat each other with respect. Leaders and governors understand their responsibilities effectively, ensuring high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils are “committed learners” who achieve well and contribute actively to school life through clubs and leadership roles.
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with carefully ordered content that helps pupils build knowledge, such as in geography and early mathematics.
- Teachers have “suitable subject knowledge,” present information clearly, and correct misconceptions swiftly.
- An “effective early reading programme” develops fluency and confidence, with targeted support for older pupils with phonics gaps.
- The school has “strengthened its work to identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” ensuring most learn the curriculum well.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure the curriculum is adapted to “build precisely on what pupils already know and can do,” as work is not always matched well to pupils’ starting points, preventing sufficient deepening of knowledge.
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 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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