Charleton Church of England Academy

About Charleton Church of England Academy

Charleton Church of England Academy is a small primary school in South Hams, Devon, operating well below its capacity with just 34 pupils against a maximum of 56. This is a school that serves a very specific local community: only 6.1% of its pupils qualify for free school meals, a figure notably lower than the national average and suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Despite the small size, demand is strong. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received five applications for just two available places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.5 applicants per place. All two first-preference applicants were offered a spot, indicating that while competition exists, those who put the school first are likely to secure a place. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two, feeding into the main school.

Academically, Charleton Church of England Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The most recent graded inspection took place in 2015, with an ungraded inspection in April 2025 confirming that standards are being maintained. In that 2015 inspection, leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all rated Good. The school does not have published Key Stage 2 SATs results in this data, so direct comparison to the Devon local authority average of 57% for expected standard in reading, writing and maths is not possible. However, the school's consistent Ofsted record suggests a stable academic environment. The school is a Church of England academy, which may influence its ethos, though no specific religious outcomes are recorded here.

The school is well-equipped for its size, with facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, an art studio, a library, and a sensory room. Clubs such as drama, eco club, book club, choir, and film club offer enrichment beyond the curriculum, while sports include dance, cross country, rounders, and tennis. For families with children who have additional needs, the school provides support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and hearing impairment. Given its small roll, rural location, and strong local demand, this school is likely to suit families who value a close-knit, community-focused primary with a Church of England character and a range of on-site facilities, but who are comfortable with a very small peer group and limited published academic data.

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