Charlestown Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Address | Crinnis Road, PL25 3PB |
| School Website | www.charlestown.kernowlearning.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1726812831 |
| URN | 136760 |
School Census
| Total | 418 |
| Girls/Boys | 207/211 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 48 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/10/2024 | |
| 29/01/2019 | Good |
| 04/10/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/10/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -3.9 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -4.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.7 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | 3.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 111 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 137 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 106 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 140 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 51 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 106 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 113 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 109 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 66% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 68% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 18% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 42% |
| no | 58% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |