Castle Hill Community Primary School
Folkestone, CT19 6HG · Kent · primary school
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290th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 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 — 5.0/10 against 570 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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 Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 395 pupils against a stated capacity of 406. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Castle Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Castle Hill Community Primary School is described as being “at the heart of its community,” where “strong relationships based on mutual respect” help pupils feel safe and secure. The report highlights a “caring and nurturing environment” where leaders demonstrate a “genuine desire to show pupils that they can aim high.”
Strengths
- “Behaviour and attitudes” are rated Outstanding, with pupils showing “exceptionally positive attitudes towards learning” and rising to high expectations.
- “Personal development” is rated Outstanding, supported by a curriculum that emphasises “tolerance and inclusion” and broadens pupils’ horizons through trips and visitors.
- Reading is given the “highest priority,” with staff using strong subject knowledge to support pupils and promote a “love of reading.”
- There are “robust systems for the early identification of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” allowing for precise and swift support.
- The curriculum is “clearly sequenced,” showing what pupils will learn from the early years to Year 6, with staff having the skills to deliver this “ambitious curriculum.”
Areas to improve
- The newly developed mathematics curriculum is “not fully implemented in line with the school’s expectations,” meaning pupils “do not always learn as deeply as they could.”
- In the early years, staff “do not always use every opportunity to deepen children’s knowledge.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
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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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