Charlton Church of England Primary School, Dover

From the headteacher's welcome: "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."

In 2025, 55% of Year 6 pupils at Charlton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 55% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 59% in reading and 45% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Charlton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Charlton Church of England Primary School are Barton Junior School (0.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths); St Richard's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths); Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); and Priory Fields School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Charlton Church of England Primary School.

Charlton Church of England Primary School is one of 18 schools run by The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Dover Priory Rail Station, about 980 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Charlton Primary School (outside), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 417 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Charlton Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Charlton Church of England Primary School are Dover Grammar School for Girls (under 0.1 miles), St Edmund's Catholic School (0.1 miles), Dover Grammar School for Boys (0.9 miles) and Astor Secondary School (1 mile).