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Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School

Westbury, Wiltshire - BA13 4AN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Recognising its historic foundation, Chapmanslade School will honour and protect its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England, working in partnership with Chapmanslade and Corsley Churches and the Salisbury Diocese.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School

Colchester, Essex - CO6 2DD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Chappel, children are happy, safe and enthusiastic learners. Our engaging learning environments and extensive outdoor spaces encourage curiosity, exploration and a love of learning.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Inadequate

Quality of education: Requires improvement

Category of concern

Charborough Road Primary School

Bristol, South Gloucestershire - BS34 7RA

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our Nursery is a brand new, purpose built provision for nursery children aged three and four. At Charborough Road, we have adopted a child centred approach to learning, focusing on the needs and interests of each individual.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Charfield Primary School

Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire - GL12 8TG

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Charfield Primary is a small and friendly school set in beautiful grounds in the centre of Charfield village.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Charford First School

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire - B60 3NH

Nursery - Year 4 (ages 2-9)

“Through our values we aim to develop Confident and Healthy children within a caring environment, where Friendships can flourish. Originality is encouraged and celebrated with all members of our school community being Respectful of each other.”

PrimaryNew schoolOfsted: Good

Charing Church of England Primary School

Ashford, Kent - TN27 0JN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Nestled in the picturesque village of Charing, near Ashford, our school is a thriving and rapidly growing community. Currently, we have over 165 children enrolled across seven classes from Reception to Year 6, and we are proud to serve this vibrant and expanding population.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×6Expected ×1Strong in 6 areas, Expected in 1 area

Charlbury Primary School

Oxfordshire - OX7 3TX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our overarching aim and vision is for our school to deliver an exceptional education, ensuring that all our children have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities whilst upholding our core values of Compassion, Community and Integrity.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester - CW8 1BN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“All members of the Charles Darwin Primary School community share a common aim; that our children become confident, independent, resilient, secure and caring individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×2Expected ×5Strong in 2 areas, Expected in 5 areas

Charles Darwin Primary School

Norwich, Norfolk - NR1 1DJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“I have the utmost privilege of being the Principal of Charles Darwin Primary and Nursery. A place where children run into school with excitement and leave the school gates happy and smiling.”

PrimarySince 2016No rating on record

Charles Darwin School

Westerham, Bromley - TN16 3AU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“School days are absolutely crucial in a young person’s life. Success achieved in school often forms the bedrock on which our future achievements are constructed – a time when attitudes are formed, interests are awakened, and characters are forged.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Charles Dickens Primary School

London, Southwark - SE1 1AF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our wellbeing curriculum is a whole-school approach, carefully designed to support every child's emotional, social, and mental health needs—laying the foundations for a happy, resilient future.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School

Hook, Hampshire - RG27 0LX

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Charles Kingsley's C of E Primary was founded in 1853 by the well known author. He built our school to serve the children living within Eversley and Bramshill. It stands today as testament to his vision of education for all; 150 years later, we continue to live his vision out.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Charles Read Academy

Grantham, Lincolnshire - NG33 4NT

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We aim to provide a high-quality education for the 11-16 year olds in our local area in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×5Needs attention ×1Expected in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1 area

Charles Saer Community Primary School

Fleetwood, Lancashire - FY7 8DD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Here at Charles Saer Community Primary School we are committed, in partnership with the community we serve, to giving each child a quality of all-round education to allow them to reach their potential in a caring and supportive environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardNeeds attention ×3Urgent improvement ×4Needs attention in 3 areas, Urgent improvement in 4 areasCategory of concern

Charlestown Community Primary School

Manchester, Manchester - M9 7BX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Just like the willow tree symbolised on the Charlestown logo above, we want your children to grow strong roots in both their learning & community and have a long reach into the wider world.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Charlestown Primary School

St Austell, Cornwall - PL25 3PB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Central to life at our school is our school vision of ‘Inspire, Enrich, Enlighten’. This vision is shared by everyone at Charlestown from our youngest pupils to our most senior staff and our local governors.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Glossop, Derbyshire - SK13 5ET

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are a caring, happy school with a passion for children’s learning and well-being. As a small school we are able to personalise the learning every child receives, to ensure that all children make great progress from their starting points.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Charleton Church of England Academy

Kingsbridge, Devon - TQ7 2AL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our Vision and Values underpin all that we do at Charleton C of E Academy. They run through everyday life at the school and shape how we act, how we treat each other and reinforce our curriculum offer.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Charlotte Nursery and Infant School

Ilkeston, Derbyshire - DE7 8LQ

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“At Charlotte Nursery and Infant School we strive to create an atmosphere that is happy, fun, caring and challenging. We want every child to feel they belong here and feel secure.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Charlton Church of England Primary School

Dover, Kent - CT16 2LX

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Charlton is a school of sanctuary. Our diversity is embraced in all its forms, thus enabling children to thrive spiritually in their own unique way through Worship, prayer and our enriched curriculum. As Jesus taught, we love, support and celebrate our whole community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good