Charnwood Primary Academy

About Charnwood Primary Academy

Charnwood Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Lichfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Charnwood Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Williams, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8471st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 34 in Lichfield.

Charnwood Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 24 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Charnwood Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Choir and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Lichfield, Charnwood Primary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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