Castle Primary School

Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
AddressCastle Primary School, Newlands Road, BS31 2TS
URN146952

School Census

Total 328
Girls/Boys 160/168
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.8%/51.2%
% pupils where English not first language 9.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 104
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
03/10/2023 Good
25/04/2017 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 03/10/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 25/04/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard2%
Reading102
Maths101
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard57
Pupils achieving at a higher standard9
Reading105
Maths102
Reading Progress2.0
Writing Progress1.4
Maths Progress0.1
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
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 1.00%
Total Applications99
As First Preference60
As second preference24
As third preference15
Total Offers Made61
first preference offers60
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications77
As First Preference44
As second preference18
As third preference15
Total Offers Made57
first preference offers44
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications58
As First Preference36
As second preference6
As third preference16
Total Offers Made41
first preference offers36
second preference offers0
third preference offers3
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications49
As First Preference26
As second preference13
As third preference10
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers26
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications52
As First Preference32
As second preference5
As third preference15
Total Offers Made56
first preference offers32
second preference offers3
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree13%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree82%
agree14%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree65%
agree31%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree7%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
not applicable77%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree83%
agree15%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree59%
agree9%
disagree1%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
not applicable30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes18%
no82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree57%
agree26%
disagree13%
strongly disagree4%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree65%
agree28%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree77%
agree20%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree76%
agree22%
disagree0%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree74%
agree22%
disagree0%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree80%
agree17%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree67%
agree28%
disagree0%
strongly disagree1%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes97%
no3%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin78.3%
any other white background ethnic origin5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1.8%
african ethnic origin1.8%
indian ethnic origin1.5%
chinese ethnic origin1.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.6%
caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin78.4%
any other white background ethnic origin7.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.4%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
african ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

St John's Church of England Primary School

(0.39 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Charlton Park, , BS31 2NB

St Keyna Primary School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Monmouth Road, , BS31 2JP