Castle Hill Primary School
Gloucester, GL3 4NU · Gloucestershire · primary school
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102nd of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 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 — 5.5/10 against 2,922 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
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, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% achieved the higher standard, 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 (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? How does the school ensure that the higher standard is accessible to a wider group of students?
What Ofsted said about Castle Hill Primary School
Overview
Castle Hill Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming community" with a "calm and purposeful atmosphere." The report highlights that pupils behave exceptionally well and demonstrate "highly positive attitudes to learning," achieving well by the end of key stage 2, particularly in English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exceptionally positive attitudes" and are "polite and respectful," contributing to outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
- The early years provision is outstanding, with children described as "confident and independent learners" who get off to a "flying start."
- The curriculum in core subjects is "ambitious and interesting," with teachers providing "clear explanations" and using questions skilfully to check understanding.
- Effective systems identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to learn the same curriculum alongside peers.
- Staff are "overwhelmingly positive about working in the school," valuing leaders’ consideration of their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects where the curriculum is being refined, it is not as well designed or implemented as in core subjects, meaning pupils do not build knowledge securely.
- Leadership lacks consistent oversight in some curriculum areas, preventing the accurate evaluation of education quality and necessary staff development.
- Pupils have a "limited understanding" of some fundamental British values and different religions, which does not prepare them as well as it could for life in modern Britain.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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