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Charleton Church of England Academy

South Hams, TQ7 2ALPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWest Charleton, Kingsbridge, South Hams, TQ7 2AL
HeadteacherHannah Ruston
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils34
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity34 / 56 (61% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Charleton Church of England Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.