The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 37% 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 367
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Mount Charles School?
Mount Charles School currently has 367 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mount Charles School take?
Mount Charles School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mount Charles School?
Mount Charles School is in St Austell, PL25 4PP, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mount Charles School have a sixth form?
No, Mount Charles School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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