Castle Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Castle Primary School.

Bristol, BS312TS Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
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
3 October 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Castle Primary School, Newlands Road
Keynsham
Bristol, BS312TS
Phone
1179864489
Website
castle.bathnes.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146952
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Castle Primary School, Newlands Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2TS
Website
www.castle.bathnes.sch.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PARTNERSHIP 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
341
Free School Meals
29.3% (100 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 102.0
2023 102.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
341 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Thrive & Learn"

Value Learning Value Others Value Ourselves

Facilities

Puddleducks Pre-School in a purpose-built building Indoor and outdoor free-flow environment Thrive Room by the library and school library Outdoor learning spaces with grounds being developed for enhanced curriculum delivery

Curriculum Highlights

Enquiry Curriculum Pathways to Write (PTW) mastery writing scheme Read Write Inc. (RWInc) phonics Curriculum drivers: Healthy Lifestyles, Equality and Diversity, Reading for Pleasure, Oracy Oracy Reading for Pleasure SMSC Awareness and Fundamental British Values

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions PAN is 60; The Partnership Trust is the Admissions Authority; the Local Authority manages admissions for Reception; in-year admissions process; induction programme for new entrants including shorter sessions and events; applications are managed via Trust processes (including forms) and there is an appeals timetable/form available.

Financial Information

Puddleducks Early Years fees: Extended hours (15/30 hour funding applicable) available; Sessions above entitlement charged at £6 per hour (until July 2026, subject to annual review); From 1 April 2026 there is an additional £1 per day charge; We accept childcare vouchers and the Early Years 15 and 30 hour funding; Lunches can be brought from home or ordered online.

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