Castle Hill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Buckland Road Chessington Surrey KT9 1JE |
| Phone | 02083972006 |
| Reference Number | 141764 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 511 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.99%
Girls: 45.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 31 | 63 |
| 2 | 37 | 28 | 65 |
| 3 | 38 | 25 | 63 |
| 4 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 5 | 36 | 21 | 57 |
| 6 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.3% |
| White, Other | 14.1% |
| Asian, Other | 6.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-06-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-01-16 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-03-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2014-02-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-02-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-03-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-05-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 11 | 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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | 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 | -2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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
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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
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0.42 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
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0.48 miles |
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Ellingham Primary School
Ellingham Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JA |
0.76 miles |
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Lovelace Primary School
Mansfield Road, Hook, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2RN |
0.88 miles |
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Tolworth Junior School
Douglas Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
1.18 miles |
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Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
School Lane, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
1.18 miles |
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Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Riverview Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0JP |
1.19 miles |
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Danetree Primary School
Danetree Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE |
1.23 miles |
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West Ewell Primary School and Nursery
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0UY |
1.26 miles |
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Knollmead Primary School
Knollmead, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QP |
1.35 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
399 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7DG |
1.37 miles |
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Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5JB |
1.54 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Langley Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6LW |
1.55 miles |
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Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Sugden Road, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT7 0AD |
1.68 miles |
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Hinchley Wood Primary School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.69 miles |
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Southfield Park Primary School
Long Grove Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8TF |
1.69 miles |
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Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Middle Green Close, Surbiton, KT5 8TD |
1.71 miles |
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Lime Tree Primary School
South Bank Terrace, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG |
1.82 miles |
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Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Grand Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9HU |
1.89 miles |
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Cuddington Community Primary School
Salisbury Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7DD |
1.9 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
0.64 miles |
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St Philip's School
Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR |
0.72 miles |
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Southborough High School
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS |
0.76 miles |
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Chessington School
Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS |
0.82 miles |
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Epsom and Ewell High School
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9JW |
1 miles |
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Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
1.11 miles |
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Wemms Education Centre
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
1.35 miles |
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Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
1.5 miles |
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Linden Bridge School
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW |
1.6 miles |
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Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.77 miles |
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Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
1.9 miles |
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Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH |
1.97 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
2.18 miles |
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Kingswood House School
56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG |
2.27 miles |
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Glyn School
The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB |
2.33 miles |
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Ewell Castle School
Church Street, Epsom, KT17 2AW |
2.38 miles |
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Surbiton High School
Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
2.39 miles |
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Tennis Avenue School
Manor Park, Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6AU |
2.44 miles |
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Esher Sixth Form College
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0JB |
2.57 miles |
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The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR |
2.71 miles |