Is Charmouth Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 70th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Charmouth Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at Charmouth Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Charmouth Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Charmouth Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Charmouth Primary School

Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 6LR

Local ranking70th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

150

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Continues from Charmouth Primary School (URN 113662) since 31 August 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 81
Boys: 37 (52%)
Girls: 34 (48%)
Capacity: 150 (47% full)
SEND: 39.5%
FSM Eligible: 28.2%
EAL: 3.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.4%
SEN Support: 32.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,771/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.1%
White Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.2%

95.1%

White British

2.5%

White Other

1.2%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01297560591

Jay.owens@firstfederation.org.uk

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Lower Sea Lane

Bridport, South West

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Administrative

URN: 150208
UKPRN: 10093460
Establishment No.: 2028
Trust: THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST

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