Charlton Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Wantage (Oxfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a thriving, two-form entry primary school located in Wantage, Oxfordshire. All of the staff at Charlton strive to give each child the best start for them to be confident, happy and successful lifelong learners, preparing them for the next stage in their school life. The planning and teaching of our curriculum reflects our ethos and school values.
Teachers and Teaching Assistants are dedicated in supporting children to master the foundations of reading, writing and mathematics, as well as ensuring that our broad and exciting curriculum enables everyone the opportunity to find their passion and develop their talents. We aim to achieve excellence through enjoyment!
Those who work at Charlton are enthusiastic, passionate and nurturing, and they recognise the importance of the role they play in each child's life; inspiring them to be the best that they can be. The school is also committed to developing the practice of their staff, to ensure they can have the greatest impact on the children we care for.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
23 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Choir
- Computing
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Music
- Netball
- Robotics
and 7 more
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 140237
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (0 confirmed, 1 (likely)).
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Salt (likely) | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Webb | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Kate McConaghy | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Debra Steer | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| James Seddon | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Johanna Barette | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Hannah Ashton | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Katherine Martin | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Karen Harrington | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Fiona Assersohn Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record