Castlewood Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Castlewood Road, RH13 9US |
| School Website | www.castlewood.w-sussex.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1403734822 |
| URN | 131130 |
School Census
| Total | 197 |
| Girls/Boys | 82/115 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.6%/58.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 9 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/03/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/03/2013 | Good |
| 08/07/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/07/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8 |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 2.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -2.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -3.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 104 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 130 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 132 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 134 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 128 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 104 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 82% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| 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 | 46% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Southwater Infant Academy
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Worthing Road, , RH13 9JH
Southwater Junior Academy
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Worthing Road, , RH13 9JH