Charlestown Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Charlestown Primary School
Address: Crinnis Road, Carlyon Bay
Town/City: St Austell
County: Cornwall
Postcode: PL25 3PB
Telephone Number: 01726 812831
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Kernow Learning Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Kernow Learning Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Katie Lee-Elkins
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 372 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.3%

Location and administration

URN: 136760
DfE Number: 908/2449
UKPRN: 10033617
UPRN: 100041158654
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cornwall (E06000052)
Constituency: St Austell and Newquay (E14001508)
Electoral Ward: Mevagissey & St Austell Bay (E05013846)

Easting & Northing: 204127E, 52275N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 20' 18.22" N 4° 45' 13.71" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q86QW+9F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Selina-Marie Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Gemma Hooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Lee-Elkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • James Mustoe - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Jo Olds - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2028.
  • Gina-Maria Singh - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Gemma Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2027.