Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
URN: 146896 • Sherborne DT9 4NL
Overview
- Name
- Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 146896
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Watkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01963220345
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne DT9 4NL
Summary
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School is a small, rural academy located in the village of Charlton Horethorne, Somerset. With a capacity of 57 pupils and currently serving 42 students, the school offers a mixed-age learning environment from the Foundation Stage to Year 6. The school is committed to its Christian values, fostering a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to learn, enjoy, achieve, and flourish.
The school operates three classes: Ladybird for EYFS and Year 1, Bee for Years 2 and 3, and Dragonfly for Years 4 to 6. Experienced teachers and dedicated teaching assistants work collaboratively to support each child's academic and personal development. The curriculum is designed to engage students in a variety of learning experiences, including sports clubs and enrichment activities, alongside educational visits such as the Year 5 and 6 residential trip to Kilve.
Charlton Horethorne CE Primary School prides itself on being a community-focused institution that values each child as unique. The school aims to develop students academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, ensuring a holistic approach to education within a supportive and caring environment.
The school operates three classes: Ladybird for EYFS and Year 1, Bee for Years 2 and 3, and Dragonfly for Years 4 to 6. Experienced teachers and dedicated teaching assistants work collaboratively to support each child's academic and personal development. The curriculum is designed to engage students in a variety of learning experiences, including sports clubs and enrichment activities, alongside educational visits such as the Year 5 and 6 residential trip to Kilve.
Charlton Horethorne CE Primary School prides itself on being a community-focused institution that values each child as unique. The school aims to develop students academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, ensuring a holistic approach to education within a supportive and caring environment.
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- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Thornford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (73.5)
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bradford Abbas (69.2)
- Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School (63.2)
- Trent Young's Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (62.2)
- Sherborne Primary School (61.3)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Capacity
- 57
- Pupils
- 42
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 22
- FSM %
- 14.30
- Open date
- 2019-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 42 | 20 | 22 | 57 | 14.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 49 | 25 | 24 | 57 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 47 | 15 | 32 | 57 | 6.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 47 | 15 | 32 | 57 | 6.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 54 | 22 | 32 | 57 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 51 | 23 | 28 | 57 | 2.00 |
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