Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
Bonfire Lane, Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, TA11 7BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School is a primary school in Somerton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 49th of 153 primary schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 19 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
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'. Pupils behave well. Leaders have high expectations, and pupils live up to these. Bullying rarely occurs. If it does, pupils and parents are confident that leaders will resolve it swiftly. Pupils are comfortable and confident about speaking to staff if anything is worrying them. Pupils get on well with each other and with staff. Pupils delight in well-being activities such as 'Fitness Friday', when the whole school comes together for a 'dance fitness' session or a run round the field. Pupils appreciate the awards they receive. For example, they are keen to be awarded 'Cups' for citizenship and endeavour, and the 'Bee Kind' award. Pupils value learning about their local area, such as Stonehenge. In addition, they enjoy visits from local military personnel, who arrive by helicopter. There are many trips and visits that support pupils' learning. For example, pupils talk with great excitement about singing at a venue in London.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have designed and implemented a new foundation curriculum, but it is not embedded. Consequently, pupils do not develop detailed knowledge and skills in every subject. Leaders should ensure that the foundation curriculum is implemented and assessed effectively so that pupils learn well in every subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
89 pupils on roll, with places for 104
Schools near Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keinton Mandeville Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Ilchester Community School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| King Ina Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 32% met the expected standard |
| Butleigh Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Long Sutton CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Allen
- Phone
- 01458223329
- Address
- Bonfire Lane, Charlton Mackrell, Somerton, TA11 7BN
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 123746
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.