Castle Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Barrington Street Tiverton Devon EX16 6QR |
| Phone | 01884253398 |
| Reference Number | 113340 |
Castle Primary School has been evaluated as providing a good overall education with a strong emphasis on care and inclusivity. Pupils embody the school’s 'castle' values, and there are positive relationships between pupils and staff, which enhance the learning environment. Parents appreciate the nurturing ethos and the high expectations set by staff, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have crafted an ambitious curriculum, especially in reading, where pupils show fluency and accuracy. However, some subjects require further development in teacher subject knowledge to ensure consistent learning across the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 287 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.13%
Girls: 50.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 2 | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| 3 | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| 4 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 5 | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| 6 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.4% |
| White, Other | 12.9% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- A caring and inclusive learning environment
- High expectations set by staff for all pupils
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Ambitious curriculum tailored for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective support for pupils with challenging behaviour
- Consistent approach to phonics and early reading education
- Pupils demonstrate a secure understanding of British values
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers do not have strong subject knowledge
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests outside the classroom
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | 0.8 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Two Moors Primary School
Cowleymoor Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6HH |
0.4 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School
Melbourne Street, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5LB |
0.54 miles |
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Heathcoat Primary School
Broad Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HE |
0.59 miles |
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Wilcombe Primary School
Lazenby Road, Wilcombe, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4AL |
0.71 miles |
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Tidcombe Primary School
Marina Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4BP |
1.02 miles |
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Blundell's Preparatory School
Milestones House, Tiverton, EX16 4NA |
1.09 miles |
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Bolham Community Primary School
Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RA |
1.25 miles |
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Halberton Primary School
Church Path, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7AT |
2.96 miles |
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Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
Bell Meadow, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RE |
3.73 miles |
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Uplowman Church of England Primary School
Uplowman, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7DR |
4.14 miles |
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Sampford Peverell Church of England Primary School
Higher Town, Sampford Peverell, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7BR |
4.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Tiverton High School
Bolham Road, Tiverton, EX16 6SQ |
0.54 miles |
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ACE Tiverton Special School
Orchard Way, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HB |
0.66 miles |
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Blundell's School
Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
0.72 miles |