Castle Hill Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castle Hill Academy.

Croydon, CR00RJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 November 2019
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dunley Drive
New Addington
Croydon, CR00RJ
Phone
1689843148
Website
castlehillacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145131
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0RJ
Website
http://www.castlehillacademy.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PLATANOS TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
282
Free School Meals
58.1% (164 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
15.2% (43 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 109.0
2023 106.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
282 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Attitude Determines Altitude"

Attitude Determines Altitude Inclusion Kindness High expectations Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Attitude Determines Altitude; Castle Hill Academy is a high-performing school within the Platanos Trust, emphasising safe, aspirational learning and partnership with parents.

Facilities

Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) well-resourced library KS1/KS2 playgrounds

Curriculum Highlights

Spoken language is a key focus throughout the curriculum, including Paired Talk and Helicopter Stories to develop speaking and literacy. Read Write Inc phonics is taught daily in EYFS/KS1 with ability-grouping; Year 2 and above use continued phonics for some pupils and Active Reading with the Accelerated Reader program. Drop Everything and Read: a 15-minute daily reading session in every class. Knowledge Harvests and the 'Knowing more, remembering more' approach to build long-term memory and link learning across years. Handwriting is taught using the Letter Join scheme across all year groups. Mathematics is taught with a mastery approach, emphasising fluency and reasoning. Science is taught through practical investigations and aims to develop enquiry and 'work scientifically' skills.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

The Enhanced Learning Provision (ELP) provides education for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with EHCPs and Additional Support Plans.

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