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Castle Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Castle Primary School
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Castle Primary School
- Primary
- Stoke sub Hamdon TA14 6RE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children's love of reading begins in the early years; they learn phonics as soon as they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have made significant improvements to the mathematics curriculum, positively impacting pupils鈥� learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not have precise subject knowledge, affecting pupils' achievement in certain subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improvements in the mathematics curriculum are having a positive impact on pupils鈥� learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support is provided to pupils to ensure they do not fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are involved in all aspects of school life and learn the curriculum alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils learn to stay safe online and know not to share personal information.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have developed a strong safeguarding culture with regular training for staff.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are supportive of the school and find leaders approachable.
Parental Involvement: Staff communicate with parents frequently about their child鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are proud to participate in activities like public speaking competitions and community projects.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate working with other teachers across the trust.
Impact on Student Progress: The collaborative work helps manage workload and enhances wellbeing, aiding student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not have the expert subject knowledge needed for certain subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to ensure all staff are well trained, so that pupils learn effectively in all curriculum areas.
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About Us
Castle Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 148 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 55% 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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Our Values and Ethos: A Letter from the School Principal. We at Castle Primary School are dedicated to giving our students the finest possible education. We think learning ought to be interesting, intriguing, difficult, and joyful. We are dedicated about treating each of our children as unique individuals and making sure they always feel valued and secure. Currently, six courses at Castle are home to about 150 students. Every class has a famous castle from our region of the world as its name. Year 1 is taught in Dartmouth, Year 6 is taught in Tintagel, Year 5 is taught in Dunster, Year 3/4 is taught in Totnes, Year 2/3 is taught in Corfe. Our kindergarten students are instructed in their "Drogo" class. Additionally, we have a unique "Tiny Turrets Nursery" where our preschoolers may have fun learning about the world. We are making significant investments in our lovely Victorian structures because we are aware of how crucial learning spaces are to how children learn. The rich historical environment of the village should coexist peacefully with the bright, contemporary areas they provide, replete with cutting-edge new technology. We are able to provide the greatest education for our students because of the strong sense of community that exists around the school and the dedicated team that is willing to learn new and exciting teaching methods. Please schedule a visit with us by getting in touch with the school office if you'd like to learn more about the school; we'd be happy to see you.
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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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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.3 | - | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | - | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 99 | 90 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 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 | 55% | 48.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.42% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.8 | Well 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 | 97 4 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 94 | 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 | 28% 3 | 57.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.22% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below 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 | 101 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 96 | 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 | 31% 11 | 59.12% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.19% | 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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below 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 | 100 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 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 | 42% | 53.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.13% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
