Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
Somerton, TA11 7BN · Somerset · primary school
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72nd of 156 primary schools in Somerset we can score, 219 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Computing, Healthy Cooking, Choir, Musical Theatre, Crafts, Little Troopers, Drawing, and Board Games. Sports offered include Football, Netball, Gymnastics, and Multi-skills. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 89 pupils against a stated capacity of 104. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 58.0% attainment and the national median? What specific steps are being taken to improve outcomes in the areas highlighted by the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and enthusiastic learners who ‘flourish’ in a supportive environment. The school provides a ‘good’ quality of education, with leaders maintaining high expectations for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that is ‘well sequenced’, particularly in early years and reading, where pupils gain a ‘strong foundation for learning’.
- Pupils behave well, with bullying occurring rarely; they are ‘comfortable and confident about speaking to staff’ if worried.
- Teaching effectively identifies misconceptions, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve well and develop their independence’.
- The school offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and trips, ensuring ‘no barriers to prevent pupils from taking part’.
- Staff receive ‘effective training’ and value leaders’ support for their well-being, contributing to a positive school culture.
Areas to improve
- The foundation curriculum is ‘in its infancy in some subjects’, meaning pupils do not yet have ‘detailed knowledge and skills’ in every area.
- Leaders must ensure the foundation curriculum is ‘implemented and assessed effectively’ so pupils learn well across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with successful systems for identifying at-risk pupils and appropriate practices for managing online safety and harmful sexual behaviour.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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