Castle Hill Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Address | Halifax Road, OL14 5SQ |
| School Website | www.castlehillprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1706813163 |
| URN | 107520 |
School Census
| Total | 188 |
| Girls/Boys | 84/104 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.7%/55.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 32 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/04/2024 | Good |
| 27/01/2015 | Good |
| 10/12/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09 April 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 27 March 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 27 January 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 30 September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 10 December 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 February 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 17 September 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |