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Castle Primary School
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- Kidsgrove ST7 4NE
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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: Reading is at the centre of the curriculum and pupils develop into confident and fluent readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and interesting, and leaders want pupils to be successful.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the key knowledge that leaders want pupils to know and remember is not as clear.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils help younger ones with reading, and staff ensure reading books match the sounds pupils know.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders quickly provide support to any pupils who struggle with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well during lessons, when moving around, and at playtimes. They are polite and well-mannered.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff supported by the MAT, identify pupils with SEND quickly and accurately and ensure they receive regular support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: On the very rare occasion that bullying happens, pupils know adults will deal with it quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a healthy culture of safeguarding at the school, with appropriate policies and vigilant staff.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use assessment strategies well and systematically check that pupils have understood what has been taught.
Impact on Student Progress: When gaps in knowledge are identified, teachers skilfully adapt their teaching to ensure gaps are closed.
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Castle Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 82 students from age 3-11 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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At Castle Primary and Nursery School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where each child is encouraged to think critically, perform to the best of their ability, and develop into lifelong learners.
Diversity is acknowledged to play a constructive role in the institution.
Give your child the best possible education, carried out in accordance with strict national standards and a well-rounded curriculum.
Celebrate your child's accomplishments in school and in other areas, and keep you completely updated on their development.
Teach your kids to have a good attitude toward one another no matter their age, gender, colour, culture, beliefs, or needs.
Help your kid understand that they may have an impact on the world around them by encouraging them to be an active member of our school community.
We'd be delighted to have your help if you'd like to add to the overall curriculum at our school.
We are aware of the skill, experience, diversity, and enthusiasm that the Castle Primary and Nursery School community possesses and from which we may gain.
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Diversity is acknowledged to play a constructive role in the institution.
Give your child the best possible education, carried out in accordance with strict national standards and a well-rounded curriculum.
Celebrate your child's accomplishments in school and in other areas, and keep you completely updated on their development.
Teach your kids to have a good attitude toward one another no matter their age, gender, colour, culture, beliefs, or needs.
Help your kid understand that they may have an impact on the world around them by encouraging them to be an active member of our school community.
We'd be delighted to have your help if you'd like to add to the overall curriculum at our school.
We are aware of the skill, experience, diversity, and enthusiasm that the Castle Primary and Nursery School community possesses and from which we may gain.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.5 | 21.5 | 26.2 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 105 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 107 | 96 | 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 | 55% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.8% | 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 | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2 | Above 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 | 105 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 95 | 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 | 50% 40 | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.38% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 108 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 95 | 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 | 90% 4 | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 8.87% | 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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2 | 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 | 107 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 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 | 86% | 60.73% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.58% | 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 | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castle Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
