Castle Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mow Cop Road Mow Cop Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST7 4NE |
| Phone | 01782433218 |
| Reference Number | 141732 |
Castle Primary School is performing well, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating in all inspected areas. The school is characterized by a welcoming atmosphere, strong relationships among pupils, staff, and families, and a nurturing environment that fosters positive behavior and a sense of community. Leaders have high expectations and provide various enrichment opportunities to promote pupils' confidence and responsibility, helping them to feel valued and safe while thoroughly engaged in their learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 80 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 38.75%
Girls: 61.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 10.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 10 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 10.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 4 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Castle Primary School | |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
| 26 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils, staff, and families
- A nurturing environment with high expectations
- Wide range of opportunities enriching the curriculum
- Effective early years provision focusing on language skills
- Creative ways to develop a love of reading
- Calm and purposeful lessons with minimal disruption
- Proactive support for SEND pupils
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, key knowledge is not clearly defined
- Some subject leaders are new and haven't evaluated curriculum impact
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| 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 | 103 |
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 | ||
| Writing | -2.1 | ||
| Maths | 2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
Church Street, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3NQ |
0.25 miles |
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Thursfield Primary School
Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4JL |
0.87 miles |
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Kidsgrove Primary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
1.18 miles |
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Knypersley First School
Newpool Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6NN |
1.43 miles |
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Scholar Green Primary School
Congleton Road, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3HF |
1.45 miles |
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Dove Bank Primary School
Off Rutland Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4AP |
1.47 miles |
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James Bateman Middle School
Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7AT |
1.57 miles |
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Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Carr Street, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4SP |
1.68 miles |
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL |
1.8 miles |
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Woodland Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW |
1.85 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Poplar Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4HT |
1.86 miles |
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Kingsfield First School
Gunn Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AY |
1.88 miles |
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Squirrel Hayes First School
Springfield Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DF |
2.03 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Mobberley Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5RN |
2.2 miles |
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The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Congleton Road, Butt Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1NA |
2.28 miles |
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Goldenhill Primary Academy
Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4QE |
2.31 miles |
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Oxhey First School
Pennine Way, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7EB |
2.52 miles |
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St Saviour's CofE Academy
Congleton Road, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1LW |
2.53 miles |
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Woodhouse Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DR |
2.55 miles |
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Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Oxford Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6TD |
2.57 miles |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
1.18 miles |
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Roaches School
Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AB |
1.51 miles |
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Bluebell School Ltd
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, ST7 1EH |
1.65 miles |
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Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR |
1.95 miles |
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The King's CofE Academy
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1DP |
2 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.55 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.58 miles |
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Church Lawton School
Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3EL |
2.62 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
2.88 miles |
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TILT Education
The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2UX |
3.08 miles |
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The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
3.67 miles |
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Aidenswood School
48 Parson Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4ED |
3.75 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
3.83 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
WESTPORT ROAD, TUNSTALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST6 4LD |
3.91 miles |
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Congleton High School
Box Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4NS |
4.19 miles |
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Alsager School
Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR |
4.27 miles |
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Esland Daven School
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AH |
4.35 miles |
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Opal Education
Unit 12, Holland Business Park, Riverdane Road, Congleton, CW12 1PN |
4.44 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW |
4.5 miles |
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Eaton Bank Academy
Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1NT |
4.71 miles |