Castleton CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Back Street Castleton Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 8WE |
| Phone | 01433620630 |
| Reference Number | 112807 |
Castleton C of E Primary School is performing well, with an overall effectiveness rated as good. The school has established a nurturing and supportive environment where every pupil feels valued and safe. Significant efforts have been made by staff and governors to bring about improvements, including a focus on reading and personal development that aligns with the unique context of the school. While the school has strengths in the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership, there are areas for enhancement in the foundation subjects and curriculum delivery.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 16 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 37.5%
Girls: 62.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 5.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 4 | Unknown | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and caring learning environment
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective phonics programme in place
- Pupils excited about reading
- Commitment to removing barriers for SEND pupils
- Planned personal development offer tailored to pupils' needs
- Active and supportive governance
Areas for Improvement
- Foundation subjects need better curriculum organization for mixed-age classes
- Variability in lesson design affects knowledge retention
- Limited oversight of foundation subject leadership
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hope Primary School
Edale Road, Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6ZF |
1.37 miles |
|
Bradwell Junior School
Hugh Lane, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9JB |
1.68 miles |
|
Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery
Church Street, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9HJ |
1.9 miles |
|
Edale CofE Primary School
Grindsbrook Booth, Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 7ZD |
2.53 miles |
|
Peak Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Hernstone Lane, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EJ |
3.24 miles |
|
Great Hucklow CE Primary
School Lane, Great Hucklow, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8RG |
3.5 miles |
|
Bamford Primary School
Fidlers Well, Bamford, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 0AR |
3.55 miles |
|
Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School
Tideswell, St. John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8NE |
4.36 miles |
|
Litton CofE Primary School
Litton, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8QU |
4.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hope Valley College
Castleton Road, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 6SD |
1.01 miles |