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Charleton Church of England Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Charleton Church of England Academy is an academy converter primary school in Kingsbridge, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 34 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

34

Pupils

56

Capacity

61%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Charleton Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Charleton Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Charleton Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Charleton Church of England Academy is managed by Devon and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Charleton Church of England Academy: 56 places, 61% filled: places available

Charleton Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 56 places. 34 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Kingsbridge.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Devon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

Charleton Church of England Academy: School Information

Full address
West Charleton, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2AL
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144073

Other Primary Schools in Kingsbridge

If Charleton Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kingsbridge are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Devon

Charleton Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Devon. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Charleton Church of England Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Charleton Church of England Academy

What is the catchment area for Charleton Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Charleton Church of England Academy is the geographic zone Devon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Charleton Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Charleton Church of England Academy has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 34 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Charleton Church of England Academy?

Charleton Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Devon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Charleton Church of England Academy cover?

Charleton Church of England Academy is a primary school in Kingsbridge, Devon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Charleton Church of England Academy?

Charleton Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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