Charlestown Primary School
URN: 136760 • St Austell PL25 3PB
Overview
- Name
- Charlestown Primary School
- URN
- 136760
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alana McGovern (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01726812831
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crinnis Road, St Austell PL25 3PB
Summary
Charlestown Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in St Austell, Cornwall, with a current enrollment of 387 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, as reflected in its dedication to equality and diversity. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of community and the celebration of diversity, ensuring that every child feels valued and included.
The school follows the national curriculum, offering a broad range of subjects designed to foster academic achievement and personal development. Charlestown Primary School also provides various support services, including provisions for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all students receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Admissions are managed by Cornwall Council, and parents can find detailed information on the application process through the school's website. The school encourages open communication with families and offers resources to assist with the admissions process, reflecting its commitment to engaging with the community.
The school follows the national curriculum, offering a broad range of subjects designed to foster academic achievement and personal development. Charlestown Primary School also provides various support services, including provisions for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all students receive the assistance they need to thrive.
Admissions are managed by Cornwall Council, and parents can find detailed information on the application process through the school's website. The school encourages open communication with families and offers resources to assist with the admissions process, reflecting its commitment to engaging with the community.
Useful links
- Visit Kernow Learing Trust (other)
- 01 May 2025EYFS Parents- Save the Date! Please look out in book bags tomorrow. The children have handwritten invitations to you all. We are excited to invite parents and carers into school to hear us sing songs about The Three Little Pigs on Wednesday 21 (other)
- 01 May 2025 Year 5 Camp - Day 2 We had a fantastic time at the beach today... lots of SUPing, kayaking and fun water games. We even saw a seal! We are so proud of so many children who pushed themselves out of their comfort zones again today, well done. (other)
- 08 May 2025 VE Day 80 – Honouring Our Heroes Today at Charlestown Primary School, we proudly marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a heartfelt celebration led by our incredible children. Dressed in red, white and blue, the school was filled (other)
- 09 May 2025New Reception Children The Year Four children have been busy writing welcome letters to the new children and families joining our school in September. If your child is starting with us in September, look out in the post for your handwritten w (other)
- 09 May 2025Good Luck Year 6! With SATs just around the corner for our brilliant Year 6s, our littlest learners were on a mission todayto spread some good luck magic! Our Reception superstars crafted cheerful good luck cards and shared smiles, sunshine, (other)
- 12 May 2025Congratulations Ruby! Ruby raced rounds 3 & 4 of the British BMX championships last weekend, with a 13th and 14th place finish. Ruby was lucky to meet Beth Shreiver (previous Olympic champion) and Freia Challis an elite racer. Just a reminde (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Sandy Hill Academy (76.6)
- Bishop Bronescombe CofE VA School (70.2)
- Carclaze Community Primary School (64.8)
- St Mewan Community Primary School (63.6)
- St Stephen Churchtown Academy (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cornwall
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KERNOW LEARNING MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 387
- Boys
- 197
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 10.00
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cornwall
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 387 | 197 | 190 | 420 | 10.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 410 | 206 | 204 | 420 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 400 | 204 | 196 | 420 | 8.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 400 | 204 | 196 | 420 | 8.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 414 | 211 | 203 | 420 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 389 | 194 | 195 | 420 | 8.00 |
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