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Castlecroft Primary School
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Castlecroft Primary School
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- Wolverhampton WV3 8HS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in phonics has received additional training, with improvements evident in reading unfamiliar texts.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils' progress improved in 2018 and was strong across the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Phonics teaching begins early with a well-sequenced curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum with high achievement in established areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: New initiatives in phonics need time to embed to deliver sustained improvements.
Areas Needing Improvement: Minority subjects lack recap opportunities, causing learning gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress in English and mathematics improved in 2018, showing strong outcomes across the curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: Extensive training for new staff ensures high quality of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school and are keen to contribute to the school community with enthusiasm.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in reading with tailored phonics support.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support aids pupils needing help to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and follow routines well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is a strength of the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Quick identification and adaptive support helps SEND pupils progress well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding, regularly audited by the local authority.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: All staff are confident about reporting concerns, contributing to a safe environment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Clear focus on pupil safety and online protection education.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff promote an open and positive safeguarding culture.
Parent Feedback: 'Parents appreciate the safe and inclusive atmosphere of the school. '
Parental Involvement: Staff encourage and support pupils academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils talk with enthusiasm about clubs, sports, and trips such as visits to the Black Country Museum.
Outdoor Facilities: Good use of indoor and outdoor areas in early years to devise engaging activities.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and events fosters talent and interests.
Teacher Engagement: Newly appointed staff receive extensive training to maintain the high quality of teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Mentoring and professional development opportunities help develop less-experienced members of staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school is involved in local assessments moderation and uses external support effectively.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers read regularly, enhancing reading enjoyment and fluency.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Continued development is needed to secure sustained improvements and consistency in teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching builds knowledge over time; some subjects need improvement.
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Castlecroft Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 255 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 61% 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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You may get a feel for life at Castlecroft by visiting this website, which serves as our window on the school. Additionally, it makes important data accessible with ease. We hope that when you go through the information on the website, you will feel a sense of pride from everyone involved. The kids enjoy going to school and feel appreciated, taken care of, and guided in whatever they do. To encourage parents and carers to get active in their children's education, we work closely with them. We appreciate our parents and carers, and we always invite them to the school. We appreciate you looking over this website and learning more about the school. Make an appointment to speak with me or to be shown around the school if you would want to learn more. We strive to react to all inquiries as fast as possible, so if you discover anything is not functioning as expected or are unable to locate a certain link, please let us know. Additionally, if you are aware of a website or other resource that would be useful for students or instructors, please get in touch with us so that we may consider it for inclusion. You can email us at [email protected] with any questions.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 24 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 107 |
| 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 | 106 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 61% | 59.16% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.7% | 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 | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 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 | 64% 19 | 59.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 11 | 8.91% | 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 | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 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 | 83% 12 | 59.52% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 8 | 8.05% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 105 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 90 | 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 | 71% | 52.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.71% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.6 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Castlecroft Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1