Hylton Castle Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Caithness Road Hylton Castle Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR5 3RE |
| Phone | 01915623299 |
| Reference Number | 108832 |
Hylton Castle Primary School continues to demonstrate a good level of performance, characterized by a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are eager to learn. The leadership team has ambitious goals for all students, and the strong relationships fostered between staff and pupils contribute to a positive school culture. The school has effectively prioritized the teaching of reading and provides a range of extra-curricular activities that enrich the educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 232 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.03%
Girls: 43.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 3 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 4 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94% |
| African | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 25 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 01 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and have positive attitudes towards school life.
- Strong leadership with a clear vision for improvement.
- Effective provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Well-sequenced and ambitious early years curriculum.
- High expectations for behavior and positive relationships among pupils and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not always choose activities that emphasize essential subject knowledge in the wider curriculum.
- Additional training is needed for staff to confidently deliver the phonics program.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | -2.7 | ||
| Maths | -2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Bexhill Academy
Bexhill Road, Town End Farm, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 4PJ |
0.28 miles |
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Town End Academy
Borodin Avenue, Town End Farm, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 4NX |
0.45 miles |
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Bradford Avenue, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 4JW |
0.56 miles |
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Castletown Primary School
Grange Road, Castletown, Castletown Primary School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3EQ |
0.76 miles |
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Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Rotherham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5QL |
1.02 miles |
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Hylton Red House Nursery School
Rotherham Road, Sunderland, SR5 5QL |
1.03 miles |
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South Hylton Primary Academy
Union Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0LS |
1.4 miles |
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North View Academy
St. Lukes Road, South Hylton, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0HB |
1.4 miles |
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Willow Wood Community Primary School
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1.52 miles |
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Redcar Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5AU |
1.56 miles |
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West Boldon Primary School
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1.61 miles |
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Highfield Academy
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1.68 miles |
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Boldon Nursery School
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1.69 miles |
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St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
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1.69 miles |
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East Boldon Infants' School
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1.73 miles |
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East Boldon Junior School
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1.79 miles |
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Pennywell Early Years Centre
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1.8 miles |
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Helen Gibson Nursery School
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1.84 miles |
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Hedworth Lane Primary School
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2.05 miles |
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Marlborough Primary School
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2.08 miles |
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Trinity Academy New Bridge
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0.06 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
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Harry Watts Academy
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Red House Academy
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1.42 miles |
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Boldon School
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1.88 miles |
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Academy 360
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Christ's College
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2.07 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
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2.7 miles |
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Washington Academy
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City of Sunderland College
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Monkwearmouth Academy
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Thornhill Park School
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
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Epinay Business and Enterprise School
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Thornhill Academy
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Biddick Academy
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
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