Castletown Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grange Road Castletown Castletown Primary School Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR5 3EQ |
| Phone | 01915497777 |
| Reference Number | 108792 |
Castletown Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school has effectively addressed learning gaps caused by COVID-19, with a significant emphasis on improving reading skills. Pupils display respect and kindness, fostered by a curriculum that emphasizes citizenship and cultural appreciation. The environment encourages a sense of belonging and pride among the students, and there are numerous extracurricular activities available, contributing to a positive school atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 367 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.14%
Girls: 49.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 2 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| 3 | 27 | 20 | 47 |
| 4 | 27 | 17 | 44 |
| 5 | 24 | 30 | 54 |
| 6 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.1% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics integration
- Positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- High attendance at after-school clubs
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Engaging curriculum in key subjects like mathematics and art
- Strong leadership support for staff morale
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum coherence and structure in some foundation subjects
- Over-complicated assessment systems in certain subjects
- Lack of clarity in essential knowledge checks for foundation subjects
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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North View Academy
St. Lukes Road, South Hylton, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0HB |
0.65 miles |
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Hylton Castle Primary School
Caithness Road, Hylton Castle, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3RE |
0.76 miles |
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South Hylton Primary Academy
Union Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0LS |
0.79 miles |
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Hylton Red House Nursery School
Rotherham Road, Sunderland, SR5 5QL |
0.8 miles |
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Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5QL |
0.86 miles |
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Highfield Academy
Fordfield Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0DA |
0.92 miles |
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hylton Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9AA |
0.99 miles |
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Bexhill Academy
Bexhill Road, Town End Farm, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 4PJ |
1.03 miles |
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Pennywell Early Years Centre
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9AX |
1.12 miles |
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Bradford Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 4JW |
1.18 miles |
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Town End Academy
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1.21 miles |
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Willow Wood Community Primary School
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1.28 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
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1.29 miles |
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy
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1.44 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
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1.48 miles |
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Well Street, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6JF |
1.49 miles |
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Broadway Junior School
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1.55 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
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1.66 miles |
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Barnes Junior School
Mount Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF |
1.83 miles |
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Grindon Infant School
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
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0.26 miles |
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Trinity Academy New Bridge
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0.8 miles |
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Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA |
0.97 miles |
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Academy 360
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1.19 miles |
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Christ's College
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1.34 miles |
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Red House Academy
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1.36 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
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1.96 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
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2.12 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
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2.21 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
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2.34 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
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2.35 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
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2.4 miles |
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Argyle House School
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Boldon School
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2.46 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
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2.69 miles |
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Monkwearmouth Academy
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2.77 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
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2.82 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
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2.98 miles |
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Washington Academy
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3.1 miles |
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Southmoor Academy
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3.19 miles |