Charlton Primary School

URN: 140237 • Wantage OX12 7HG

Overview

Name
Charlton Primary School
URN
140237
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
67.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steven Rose (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01235762861
Website
Visit
Address
Charlton Village Road, Wantage OX12 7HG

Summary

Charlton Primary School is a two-form entry academy located in Wantage, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 450 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is viewed as an individual, promoting values of happiness, kindness, and responsibility. This ethos underpins the school's approach to education, ensuring that children feel confident and fulfilled.

The curriculum at Charlton is broad and ambitious, focusing on foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while also encouraging exploration of various subjects to help students discover their passions. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, believing that academic success is linked to a child's overall well-being.

As part of the Vale Academy Trust, Charlton Primary benefits from collaborative opportunities that enhance educational experiences through sports, arts, and other extracurricular activities. The school actively engages with parents to support children's development, aiming to equip them with the skills necessary for future success.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
450
Boys
227
Girls
223
FSM %
8.10
Open date
2013-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 450 227 223 420 8.10
2024-09-11 449 223 226 420 7.20
2023-09-11 466 220 246 420 6.50
2022-09-11 466 220 246 446 6.50
2021-09-11 418 196 222 420 7.20
2020-09-11 419 190 229 420 7.90

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