The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 387
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katie Lee-Elkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crinnis Road, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenrice Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Bishop Bronescombe CofE School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sandy Hill Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Mount Charles School
Primary · 1.5km away
Carclaze Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Poltair School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Cornwall College
16 plus · 2.4km away
Biscovey Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Charlestown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Charlestown Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charlestown Primary School?
Charlestown Primary School currently has 387 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charlestown Primary School take?
Charlestown Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Charlestown Primary School?
Charlestown Primary School is in St Austell, PL25 3PB, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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