Charsfield Church of England Primary School
About Charsfield Church of England Primary School
Charsfield Church of England Primary School is a small village primary in East Suffolk, currently teaching just 37 pupils against a capacity of 70, which means it is running at just over half its potential size. This is a notably intimate setting, even by rural Suffolk standards. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average economic need. Despite the small roll, demand is healthy: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 5 applications for 4 available places, making it technically oversubscribed, with all 4 first-preference applicants offered a place. That oversubscription ratio of 1.25 is modest but meaningful for a school of this size, and it indicates that local families are actively choosing Charsfield over nearby alternatives. The school is Church of England, which may appeal to families seeking a faith-based environment, and it is led by headteacher Mark Taylor.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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