The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 27.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jay Owens
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6LR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Charmouth Primary School?
Charmouth Primary School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charmouth Primary School take?
Charmouth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Charmouth Primary School?
Charmouth Primary School is in Bridport, DT6 6LR, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charmouth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Charmouth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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