Castle Hill Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Greenbank Winklebury Way Castle Hill Infant School Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8BN |
| Reference Number | 116041 |
Castle Hill Infant School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall rating during its first inspection in 14 years, having previously earned an 'Outstanding' grade. The school demonstrates strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment where pupils thrive and enjoy their learning experiences. Parents express high regard for the school's ability to instill a love of learning and promote respect for diversity among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 181 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.14%
Girls: 45.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 29 | 61 |
| 2 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.2% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| Unclassified | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behavior and positive attitudes towards learning.
- The curriculum is ambitious and effectively nurtures enthusiasm for learning.
- High-quality phonics teaching enables pupils to develop strong reading skills.
- Strong leadership and governance support continual improvement.
- Pupils feel safe and valued in the school environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices outside of English and mathematics lack precision.
- Some early years staff have varying levels of understanding about effective teaching strategies.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Castle Hill Primary School
Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8BN |
0.03 miles |
|
Winklebury Infant School
Willoughby Way, Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
0.46 miles |
|
Winklebury Junior School
Willoughby Way, Off Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AF |
0.49 miles |
|
Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5BB |
0.61 miles |
|
Saxon Wood School
Rooksdown Lane, Rooksdown, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NH |
0.8 miles |
|
Park View Primary School
Pinkerton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6RT |
0.97 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Pinkerton Road, South Ham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6RE |
0.98 miles |
|
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8YJ |
1.25 miles |
|
Kings Furlong Junior School
Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8YJ |
1.26 miles |
|
Oakridge Infant School
Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR |
1.37 miles |
|
Oakridge Junior School
Oakridge Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5RR |
1.41 miles |
|
Maple Ridge School
Maple Crescent, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SX |
1.58 miles |
|
Merton Junior School
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB |
1.64 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Kingsmill Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3JU |
1.66 miles |
|
Kempshott Infant School
Old Down Close, Homestead Road, Kempshott, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5LL |
1.66 miles |
|
Merton Infant School
Romsey Close, Popley Way, Popley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HB |
1.66 miles |
|
Kempshott Junior School
Old Down Close, Homesteads Road, Kempshott, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5LL |
1.7 miles |
|
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Sullivan Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4ER |
1.74 miles |
|
Fairfields Primary School
Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH |
1.74 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Popley Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9DX |
1.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
St Michael's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6SR |
0.82 miles |
|
Limington House School
St Andrew's Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PS |
0.85 miles |
|
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke
Western Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6HA |
1.1 miles |
|
Basingstoke College of Technology
Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN |
1.35 miles |
|
Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke
Pack Lane, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5TH |
1.35 miles |
|
Cranbourne
Wessex Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3NP |
1.43 miles |
|
Brighton Hill Community School
Brighton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS |
1.54 miles |
|
The Vyne Community School
Vyne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5PB |
1.64 miles |
|
Everest Community Academy
Oxford Way, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9UP |
1.73 miles |
|
Dove House Academy
Sutton Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5SU |
1.75 miles |
|
Queen Mary's College
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF |
1.86 miles |
|
Inclusion School
Jays Close, Viables, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4BS |
1.92 miles |
|
The Costello School
Crossborough Hill, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4AL |
2.08 miles |
|
Chiltern Way Academy Austen
Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9BP |
2.32 miles |
|
The Loddon School
Wildmoor Lane, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0JD |
4.74 miles |