Charlton Wood Primary Academy
92%
Capacity
388
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Charlton Wood Primary Academy
Charlton Wood Primary Academy is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in South Gloucestershire, South West (BS34 5BN), welcoming pupils aged 4 to 11. The school has 388 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Charlton Wood Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Kooyman, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
Charlton Wood Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 118 applications for 59 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 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 Wood Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Charlton Wood Primary Academy 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 |
| Address | Charlton Boulevard, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5BN |
| Headteacher | Karen Kooyman |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 388 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.3% |
| School Capacity | 388 / 420 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed59
118
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Charlton Boulevard, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS34 5BN
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