Castor CofE Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Address | Stocks Hill, PE5 7AY |
| School Website | www.castorschool.com |
| Telephone | 1733380280 |
| URN | 110824 |
School Census
| Total | 195 |
| Girls/Boys | 98/97 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.3%/49.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 23 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/06/2024 | Good |
| 26/06/2014 | Good |
| 12/05/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/05/2011 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 12 September 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 26 June 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 25 March 2013 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 12 May 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 December 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 17 November 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -2.0 |
| Writing Progress | -6.2 |
| Maths Progress | -4.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 1.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 54 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 35% |
| 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 | 12% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |