How many pupils does Mount Charles School have?

Mount Charles School has 367 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Mount Charles School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Mount Charles School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Mount Charles School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mount Charles School is part of CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Mount Charles School?

Mount Charles School is located at Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP.

Mount Charles School

Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP

Not rated

Inspected 28 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

62%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

367

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Mount Charles School

Mount Charles School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 367 pupils on roll. It is part of CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cornwall →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 367 / 446 (82%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 January 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

35.4%

Free school meals

6.3%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

19.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

62%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

8.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

20.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

17.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

13.09

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£48,233

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,621 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,139

Spend per pupil

£7,063

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP
Phone: 0172673911
Headteacher: Sarah Simpson
Website: www.mount-charlessch.org

Academy Trust

CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mount Charles School?: Mount Charles School is an academy converter in St Austell, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Mount Charles School have?: Mount Charles School has 367 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Mount Charles School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 62% of pupils at Mount Charles School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Mount Charles School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Mount Charles School is part of CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Mount Charles School?: Mount Charles School is located at Morven Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4PP.

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