The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Williams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRocklands School
Special school · Very close
Willows Primary Academy
Primary · 518m away
Nether Stowe School
Secondary · 612m away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Chadsmead Primary Academy
Primary · 943m away
The Bridge Academy
Academy · 944m away
Scotch Orchard Primary School
Primary · 946m away
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Charnwood Primary Academy?
Charnwood Primary Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charnwood Primary Academy take?
Charnwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Charnwood Primary Academy?
Charnwood Primary Academy is in Lichfield, WS13 7PH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charnwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Charnwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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