Castle Hill Academy
Croydon, CR0 0RJ · Croydon · primary school
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53rd of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 339 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castle Hill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, theatre visits, and a wide range of arts including ensemble singing, character creation, script writing, physical theatre, ukulele, classical guitar, and keyboard. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 263 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 58.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific support is offered for the 11.0% aiming for the higher standard? How are the arts and music provisions integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Castle Hill Academy
Overview
Castle Hill Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a high-quality education within a calm, purposeful, and inclusive environment where pupils are proud and happy. Leaders prioritise widening pupils’ awareness of the world, supported by the motto ‘attitude determines altitude.’
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “engaging, broad, and ambitious,” ensuring pupils are “well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
- Behaviour expectations are “consistently high,” with pupils treating one another with “kindness and respect” in a supportive atmosphere.
- The school is “highly inclusive,” catering effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities through careful adaptations and a “strong commitment to equity.”
- There is a “sharp focus on learning to read,” with effective phonics teaching and additional support ensuring children get off to a “strong start.”
- Enrichment activities, including animal therapy and clubs, are “carefully woven into the curriculum” to reinforce learning and develop talents.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teaching checks effectively whether pupils are secure in their knowledge, as a minority currently have “misconceptions in their learning” and move on before they are ready.
- Teachers need the expertise to “assess accurately where pupils have gaps, and address them promptly” to prevent learning deficits.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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