Mount Charles School
St Austell, PL25 4PP · Cornwall · primary school
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115th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.0/10 against 2,024 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mount Charles School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Arts and Craft, and Science Clubs. Sports include Football, Tennis, Cricket, Rugby, Street surfing, Archery, and Fencing. Trips visit the Eden Project, Newquay Zoo, Heligan Gardens, Screech Owl Sanctuary, National Maritime Museum, Wheal Martyn, and Mousehole Cat Show.
Getting in
The published school roll is 333 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Mount Charles School
Overview
Mount Charles School is described as a “warm, happy school” where fostering a sense of belonging is central to its work. Pupils are “proud to be part” of the community, benefiting from “excellent, trusting relationships” with staff and a curriculum that provides a “wealth of new experiences.” The inspection highlights high expectations for achievement and behaviour, resulting in a school where pupils “flourish both socially and emotionally.”
Strengths
- The school has designed an “ambitious, broad and well-structured curriculum” that helps pupils build knowledge securely and recall learning confidently.
- “Behaviour and attitudes” are exemplary, with pupils being “polite and courteous” and engaging in learning with enthusiasm in “calm and purposeful” classrooms.
- Personal development is a strong focus, preparing pupils “exceptionally well for life in modern Britain” through high-quality experiences and a focus on resilience.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with staff having “exceptionally high expectations” that foster a love for learning and nurture independence from the start.
- Leadership is “highly effective,” with trustees and governors using their expertise to support the school and ensure staff access high-quality training.
Areas to improve
- Staff need to refine checks on pupils’ learning to identify with more precision what pupils already know, ensuring they move on to more complex learning when ready.
- The trust must ensure these checks allow all pupils to progress as well as possible through the curriculum, preventing some from building knowledge as quickly as they could.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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