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Ark Castledown Primary Academy
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Overall 夜来香研究所 Grade
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Good
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Foundational Skills: New phonics curriculum ensures all pupils get an excellent start with reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are now receiving an exceptional quality of education in reading and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff expertise across foundation subjects should be further developed.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Students are increasingly fluent mathematicians due to regular opportunities to revisit mathematical knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Expert teaching and support continues to be provided until pupils can read fluently.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm and settled, learning rarely disrupted by behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported to access ambitious learning in each subject.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: If bullying is identified, staff act swiftly and effectively to address it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff provide children and their families with high level of support.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognise that staff provide children and families with a high level of support.
Extracurricular Activities: A broad range of clubs are offered by the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' teaching of the curriculum becomes increasingly expert with focused professional development.
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.

It has 415 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 75% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Children ages 3 to 4 are cared for in a safe and secure environment. In our sizable outdoor space that is all-weather, we provide a wide range of learning opportunities through scheduled activities and play. Your kid may play and learn with our Reception students thanks to our Nursery programme, which is housed within a school environment. For up to 38 weeks a year, we provide 15 and 30 hours per week. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is used in the Nursery (EYFS). Linguistics and Communication In a variety of contexts, youngsters hone their speaking, listening, and understanding abilities. Development in Personal, Social, and Emotional Areas Children are able to listen and converse about stories they find enjoyable. They also develop strong relationships, exhibit self-confidence, and comprehend routines. Children start to count with a variety of items, recognise numbers, and use language linked to shape, size, and measures. They also start to recognise and write their own names. Children learn about people, places, technology, and the environment through the Understanding the World programme. Role-playing, music, dance, design, and technology are just a few of the mediums that expressive art and design explores to communicate their thoughts and feelings. Mathematical skills include the ability to recite numbers up to ten and recognise numerals in the environment. They also include the development of a strong knowledge of shape, space, and measure. Literacy is the ability to recognise the purpose of making marks, to form recognisable letters, and to demonstrate an interest in tales and how they are put together. Ages three to four: Morning classes run from 8.30 am to 11.30 am. Afternoon sessions for three and four year olds: 12.15am - 3.15pm. To ensure quality and continuity to the provision offered to the children, any other nursery attendance patterns requested cannot be accommodated.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
夜来香研究所 grade
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Ofset report Good Outstanding Requires Improvement
Age range 2-11 4-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20 7 14.1
Proficient Math 103 88 99
Proficient Read 105 85 102
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Ark Castledown Primary Academy Reviews
5 (3 reviews)
An incredible school, with wonderful staff that put every child's needs at the forefront of their teaching. A great staff who prioritise excellence. Such high expectations for all challenging children to find their 'talent'.
A kind, thoughtful and loving staff who provide a wonderful education and safe environment for the children. The team go above and beyond, ensuring the children receive the very best education and childhood.
Arc Castledown is a wonderful and supportive place for both my children. Offering plenty of extra activities and creative learning. Their ethos of learning to read as a main focus is very inspirational for the children. The teachers are very responsive and supportive to the needs of parents and children. We continue to have a lovely experience at Arc Castledown.
Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 95 97
Reading 105 97 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 75% 53.25% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 4.59% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.2 Below Average
Writing -1.8 Below Average
Maths -2.5 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 96 96
Reading 103 2 96 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73% 59.55% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 8.37% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.9 Above Average
Writing 1.8 Above Average
Maths 1.6 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 95 94
Reading 105 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 73% 60.7% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 7.47% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 2.4 Above Average
Writing 0.6 Average
Maths 2.7 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 94 93
Reading - 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 54.93% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 5.77% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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