Castle View Academy

A good academy converter school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castle View Academy.

Portsmouth, PO64QP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
41.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.56
English & Maths grade 4+ %
42.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 37.4%
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
7 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Allaway Avenue
Paulsgrove
Portsmouth, PO64QP
Phone
2392370321
Website
castleviewacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145372
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 4QP
Website
https://www.castleviewacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
687
Free School Meals
53.3% (366 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
83.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
43.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.7
English Attainment 8:
7.4
Maths Attainment 8:
6.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.7
Ebacc English:
91.6%
Ebacc Entry:
13.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
85.0%
Ebacc Languages:
31.8%
Ebacc Maths:
94.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
92.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.56
Progress 8 Range:
-0.84 to -0.28

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
687 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"the best in everyone"

Respect Determination Ambition

This ethos is our expression of our Christian roots, in schools which are fully inclusive and both welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Castle View Academy is an Ofsted Good school in Portsmouth and part of United Learning. The Principal, Mr D Oakes, describes the school as happy, hardworking and kind, with high expectations and a focus on excellence, Education with Character, and limitless ambition for every student.

Admissions Criteria

Formal admission procedures are operated through Portsmouth City Council. For more information or to apply for a place at Castle View Academy, please visit https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/learning-and-schools/schools/school-admissions.

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