Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
87%
Capacity
90
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
Charlton Mackrell CofE 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 90 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 104 places).
Ofsted has rated Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Allen, it falls under Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2751st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 134 in Somerset.
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 15 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School include Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Football, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Charlton Mackrell CofE 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 | Bonfire Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7BN |
| Headteacher | Alison Allen |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 90 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 90 / 104 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2751st of 13,686
Nationally
234th of 1,469
In South West
24th of 134
In Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
75%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bonfire Lane, Somerton
Somerset, TA11 7BN
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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