Castle Batch Primary School Academy

A good academy converter school in North Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castle Batch Primary School Academy.

Weston-Super-Mare, BS227FN Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
24 May 2022
Previous grade
Good
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
Rawlins Avenue
Worle
Weston-Super-Mare, BS227FN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145630
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Rawlins Avenue, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7FN
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
415 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
421
Free School Meals
15.0% (63 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.9% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Happy, confident children, learning to learn"

I am literate, numerate, technologically able, and can be creative in different ways I am aspirational and I aim high I am empowered to choose and I can share my ideas I am good at speaking to a range of people and making my feelings known I am confident to take risks and resilient when I make a mistake I am independent – I can think for myself and make positive choices I can play and learn as part of a team and be respectful of others I know how to keep myself safe and be physically and mentally healthy I know the difference between right and wrong and understand the consequences of my actions I am curious about the world and the people in it

Head Teacher's Message

Castle Batch aims for all children to be happy, confident and resilient individuals who develop a love of learning. The school emphasises that learning is a personal, rigorous and continuous process, nurturing physical, moral and mental wellbeing to create well-rounded, productive citizens. The academy describes itself as caring, inclusive, with high expectations and a focus on tolerance, understanding and respect across the school community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Castle Club

Facilities

Forest School area Large dining hall Sports hall Playing fields Purpose-built classrooms (Discoverers and Adventurers)

Curriculum Highlights

Kindness Inclusivity Resilience Respect Honesty Trust

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Little Learners operates all year round (50 weeks) from 7:30am to 6:00pm with session options: Early Bird (7:30–8:00), Morning (8:00–1:00), Afternoon (1:00–6:00), Short Day (8:00–4:00) and All Day (8:00–6:00). It is closed for two weeks at Christmas and on Bank Holidays. Families build a contracted pattern each week (e.g., combining sessions) and contracts are issued for the pattern until 31st August before the child starts at Castle Batch. Fees are provided for different age groups and sessions (2-year-olds and 3–4-year-olds).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled through North Somerset Council. For our academy admissions arrangements, see The Priory Learning Trust (TPLT) Admission Arrangements.

Financial Information

Little Learners wraparound care fees (as of the page): 2 Year Olds: Early Bird £5.50; Morning £32.50; Afternoon £32.50; Short Day £52; All Day £65. 3&4 Year Olds: Early Bird £5.50; Morning £30.50; Afternoon £30.00; Short Day £48; All Day £60. Nursery uniform and other items referenced (uniform procurement via Price & Buckland) accompany wraparound care information.

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