Charlton Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
462
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(16/05/2019)
Full Report - All Reports
47%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Charlton Village Road
Wantage
OX12 7HG
01235762861

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. The school has been through a period of growth and there are now many more pupils on roll. You have managed this change well. You are ably supported by other leaders and together you form a strong team. You keep careful oversight of all aspects of the school, including pupils’ attainment and progress. Together with the governors and trustees, you communicate a strong vision and ambition for the school. Governors and the trust provide effective support and challenge, and they fulfil their responsibilities very well. Pupils enjoy coming to school and are proud to be pupils at Charlton. They have a good understanding of the school’s values, ‘Be happy, be kind and be responsible’. These values are reflected in pupils’ good behaviour, attitudes and participation in school life. The school has a strong sense of community, and relationships are warm and nurturing. Curriculum enrichment activities contribute well to pupils’ learning, personal development and enjoyment. Pupils enthuse about the many visits and clubs that they attend, including the school’s many sporting activities. Older pupils are particularly excited about their forthcoming residential visits. Pupils also appreciate the opportunities to take on extra roles and responsibilities, such as being anti-bullying ambassadors or members of the junior leadership team. Parents and carers express very high levels of satisfaction about the school. They value the care and commitment of staff and leaders, and the school’s strong community feel. One parent, typical of many, told me, ‘I am delighted with the school – I could not be happier and cannot speak highly enough of the school.’ Children in early years get off to a great start to their education and they achieve well. The learning environment is highly stimulating, attractive and purposeful. Children continue to achieve well in key stage 1. In 2018, a higher than average proportion of pupils achieved greater depth of learning in reading, writing and mathematics. In 2018, there was a dip in standards at the end of key stage 2. However, while a lower than average proportion of pupils achieved the expected standard, attainment at the higher standard was above average in reading and writing. You acknowledge that your work to improve the quality of teaching in mathematics has not been wholly successful. In key stage 2, there remain some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and pupils’ learning in mathematics. You are now giving even greater focus to improving standards of teaching and learning in key stage 2, while ensuring that the wider curriculum remains rich, broad and balanced. You have taken effective action to strengthen communication with parents following recommendations from inspectors during the school’s last inspection. You organise regular parent workshops to help parents learn about aspects of the school’s work. You have also adjusted the format of parents’ evenings for early years. This has helped staff to build even stronger partnerships with parents. Parents appreciate the way that you and other staff are ‘visible’, for example by meeting and greeting families at the start of the school day. Safeguarding is effective. There is an effective culture of safeguarding in the school. Pupils’ well-being is given priority and safeguarding is always on the agenda. You organise regular training so that staff know how to spot and respond to any worries about pupils. Staff know pupils well and are alert to any changes that may be of concern. Record keeping is well organised and systematic. When needed, leaders make referrals to outside agencies and pursue these if they are not satisfied with the response they receive. The curriculum provides regular opportunities for pupils to learn about personal safety, including keeping safe when online. Pupils know the importance of not communicating with strangers when online or sharing personal information. Year 6 pupils benefit from attending workshops provided by the Junior Citizenship Trust. This helps pupils to learn about safety in a range of contexts, including when and how to make an emergency call. Pupils say that the rare incidents of bullying are dealt with promptly by staff. Pupils feel confident in reporting any concerns to their teachers and told me that they feel completely safe in school. Governors are knowledgeable and fulfil their responsibilities well by regularly checking safeguarding arrangements. The vast majority of parents who responded to Ofsted’s online survey, Parent View, agree that their children feel safe at school. Staff are unanimous in their view that pupils are safe at school.

Charlton Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>16} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 167 responses up to 20-05-2019

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