Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
74%
Capacity
42
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 42 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sara Watkins, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 25% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13449th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 133rd out of 134 in Somerset.
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 7 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Science Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne, Somerset, DT9 4NL |
| Headteacher | Sara Watkins |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 42 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 42 / 57 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (25%)
13449th of 13,686
Nationally
1438th of 1,469
In South West
133rd of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
25%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
25%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne
Somerset, DT9 4NL
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