Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–11 · Somerton, Somerset
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School is a primary school in Somerton, Somerset for ages 4–11 (voluntary controlled school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 2 February 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bonfire Lane, Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, TA11 7BN
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 89 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 2 February 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning.”
- “For example, they talk with enthusiasm about the books they have read and about digital learning.”
- “Parents speak highly of the school, describing it as a place where their children ‘flourish’.”
To improve
- “Although the foundation curriculum is well planned, it is in its infancy in some subjects.”
- “Where this is the case, pupils do not have detailed knowledge and skills.”
- “However, assessment is less effective in foundation subjects where the curriculum is not as well established.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 March 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 58% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 10 first-preference applications, 11 offers in total, 10 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- Keinton Mandeville Primary School 1.8 mi Good
- Ilchester Community School 2.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- King Ina Church of England Academy 3.0 mi Requires improvement
- Butleigh Church of England Primary School 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Long Sutton CofE Primary School 4.1 mi Good
- Baltonsborough Church of England VC Primary School 4.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Lovington Church of England Primary School 4.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Countess Gytha Primary School 4.7 mi Good