Details

Age Range5-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressCasterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, BB10 2PZ
URN145978

School Census

Total 298
Girls/Boys 129/169
Girls/Boys Ratio 43.3%/56.7%
% pupils where English not first language 34.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 113
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
04/10/2022 Good
06/06/2017 Inadequate
Inspection Date 04/10/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 06/06/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard78%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading105
Maths104
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard56
Pupils achieving at a higher standard9
Reading102
Maths104
Reading Progress0.0
Writing Progress3.7
Maths Progress2.6
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard68%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard13%
Reading104
Maths105
Reading Progress1.8
Writing Progress2.9
Maths Progress1.9
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.33%
Total Applications153
As First Preference44
As second preference45
As third preference64
Total Offers Made40
first preference offers33
second preference offers5
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.11%
Total Applications148
As First Preference39
As second preference42
As third preference67
Total Offers Made40
first preference offers35
second preference offers2
third preference offers3
First preference v Offers 1.09%
Total Applications128
As First Preference37
As second preference42
As third preference49
Total Offers Made40
first preference offers34
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications133
As First Preference32
As second preference43
As third preference58
Total Offers Made36
first preference offers32
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications149
As First Preference32
As second preference50
As third preference67
Total Offers Made40
first preference offers32
second preference offers5
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications106
As First Preference27
As second preference45
As third preference34
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers27
second preference offers2
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree72%
agree26%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree77%
agree21%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree64%
agree28%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree11%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
not applicable74%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree64%
agree34%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree49%
agree13%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
not applicable30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree60%
agree26%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree38%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree62%
agree23%
disagree11%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree62%
agree32%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree68%
agree30%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree49%
agree34%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin40.1%
pakistani ethnic origin37.4%
white and asian ethnic origin6.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin5.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin3.7%
indian ethnic origin2%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
any other white background ethnic origin1.3%
african ethnic origin1.3%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin41.6%
pakistani ethnic origin34.9%
white and asian ethnic origin6.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin4.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.7%
indian ethnic origin2%
any other white background ethnic origin1%

Nearby Schools

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Thames Avenue, , BB10 2PZ

St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School

(0.43 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Briercliffe Road, , BB10 2NH

Reedley Primary School

(0.55 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Reedley Road, , BB10 2NE

Holly Grove School

(0.59 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, , BB10 1JD

Barden Primary School

(0.59 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, , BB10 1JD