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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: The school gives reading a high priority, with a strong start in phonics from the Reception Year. Staff's subject knowledge is strong and secure.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and includes memorable experiences for pupils, starting in early years. Pupils learn well and enjoy applying their knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, the curriculum does not always identify the most important knowledge, limiting pupils' learning depth and understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong focus on reading continues through all years, with a thoughtfully sequenced mathematics curriculum. Pupils apply mathematical vocabulary from an early age.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff use assessment well to spot and offer extra help to pupils not keeping up with the phonics program.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably at social times and in lessons with exemplary attitudes, setting exceptional examples for others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive high-quality support from the school and external experts, allowing them to learn the full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: This is a happy and safe place for pupils to learn. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils have a clear sense of right and wrong. The school successfully fosters kindness and responsibility.
Parent Feedback: Parents are exceptionally happy with the school's caring and nurturing environment.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of school clubs such as sports, yoga, and chess.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and feel well-supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching uses assessment well, so pupils get to grips with complex topics confidently.
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Castle Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.

It has 341 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.

At this school, 57% 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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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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C+
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Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 2-11 4-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 20.5 22.6 24.5
Proficient Math 102 105 -
Proficient Read 105 104 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 102 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 57% 53.67% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 7.66% 7.4%

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 Above Average
Writing 1.4 Above Average
Maths 0.1 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 - 79 96
Reading - 83 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 - 51.93% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 11.73% 9.69%

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 -

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.

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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 - 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 - 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 Castle Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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