Castle Hill Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Dryden Road, IP1 6QD |
| School Website | www.castlehillprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1473741758 |
| URN | 141373 |
School Census
| Total | 298 |
| Girls/Boys | 140/158 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.0%/53.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 93 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Good |
| 12/02/2020 | Requires improvement |
| 20/09/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.5 |
| Writing Progress | -2.8 |
| Maths Progress | -2.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -3.3 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -2.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% |
| Reading | 99 |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -5.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -6.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Castle Hill Infant School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dryden Road, , IP1 6QD
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Defoe Road, , IP1 6SG
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
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The Meadows Montessori School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: 32 Larchcroft Road, , IP1 6AR
Dale Hall Community Primary School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dale Hall Lane, , IP1 4LX
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stratford Road, , IP1 6EF
The Beeches Community Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Shakespeare Road, , IP1 6ET