Castle Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Castle Street Portchester Fareham Hampshire PO16 9QQ |
| Phone | 02392375324 |
| Reference Number | 116083 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 396 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 2 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 4 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| 6 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.6% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-04-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-05-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-06-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Victory Primary School
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4QP |
0.63 miles |
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Northern Junior School
Richmond Rise, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8DG |
0.78 miles |
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Northern Infant School
Richmond Rise, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8DG |
0.78 miles |
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Red Barn Community Primary School
Linden Lea, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8HJ |
0.8 miles |
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Wicor Primary School
Hatherley Crescent, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9DL |
0.93 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Bourne Road, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4JD |
1.2 miles |
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Beacon View Primary Academy
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3PS |
1.36 miles |
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Medina Primary School
Medina Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3NH |
1.96 miles |
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Stamshaw Junior School
Stamshaw Junior School, Tipner Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH |
2.02 miles |
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Portsdown Primary School
Sundridge Close, Wymering, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3JL |
2.21 miles |
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Doyle Avenue, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NE |
2.25 miles |
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Kipling Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NJ |
2.27 miles |
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Stamshaw Infant Academy
North End Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8NW |
2.29 miles |
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Elson Infant School
Elson Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EU |
2.33 miles |
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Elson Junior School
Exmouth Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4EX |
2.36 miles |
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Haven Early Years Centre
Harris Road, Gosport, PO13 0UY |
2.36 miles |
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Bedenham Primary School
Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0XT |
2.39 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9AX |
2.4 miles |
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Gatcombe Park Primary School
St Barbara Way, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0UR |
2.49 miles |
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Cliffdale Primary Academy
Battenburg Avenue, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0SN |
2.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9BD |
0.25 miles |
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Castle View Academy
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4QP |
0.63 miles |
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Cams Hill School
Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH |
1.74 miles |
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The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
1.91 miles |
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The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
2.16 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
2.35 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
2.35 miles |
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Bridgemary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
2.71 miles |
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Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
2.73 miles |
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King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
2.73 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
2.77 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
2.81 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.98 miles |
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Kingsgate School
239 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ |
3.07 miles |
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Boundary Oak School
Roche Court, Fareham, PO17 5BL |
3.15 miles |
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Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
3.21 miles |
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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
3.22 miles |
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Fareham Academy
St Anne's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1JJ |
3.3 miles |
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The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
3.31 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
3.38 miles |