Castle Hill Primary School
Basingstoke, RG23 8BN · Hampshire · primary school
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142nd of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.4/10 against 3,450 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Outdoor Explorers club and attend trips including the Year 6 Stubbington Residential, Year 5 Science Dome Workshop, Year 3 Farleigh Wallop Estate Trip, and Year 4 Roman Day. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 651 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Outdoor Explorers club?
What Ofsted said about Castle Hill Primary School
Overview
Castle Hill Primary School is described as a place where pupils’ conduct is “exemplary” and they feel like “a family”. The school provides a high standard of education with “strong teaching” in core subjects, though there are specific areas regarding writing and curriculum assessment that require development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, showing “genuine happiness” and inclusivity, with the school culture referred to as “a family”.
- Teaching in reading and mathematics is “strong”, with staff ensuring pupils have the “right book at the right time” and clear progression in maths.
- Personal development is “exceptionally strong”, supported by initiatives like the “pupil senate” which gives every pupil a voice.
- Staff provide “special care” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are “well cared for” and successful.
- The school offers a “vast range of clubs” and trips that “enhance the pupils’ learning” and contribute to well-rounded individuals.
Areas to improve
- Pupils are not given enough opportunities to develop their writing in a variety of subjects, meaning they “do not achieve as well as they could in writing”.
- Processes for checking how well pupils learn the intended curriculum are “not yet fully effective”, so staff do not always know how well pupils are achieving across the curriculum as precisely as they could.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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