Castle Hill Primary School
Todmorden, OL14 7DF · Calderdale · primary school
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67th of 76 primary schools in Calderdale we can score, 81 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,938 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 pupils against a stated capacity of 259. 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 literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the 2024/25 cohort?
What Ofsted said about Castle Hill Primary School
Overview
Castle Hill Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, listened to, and keen to attend. The report highlights positive relationships between staff and pupils, with teaching adapted to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included and achieve well.
Strengths
- The school has designed a "bespoke curriculum" that is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with SEND.
- A new phonics scheme has had a "positive impact on how well pupils learn to read," with clear routines ensuring rapid progress.
- Pupils behave well, are "attentive in lessons," and attendance is "above the national average rate."
- Effective systems identify and address the needs of pupils with SEND, allowing most to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff prioritising the development of children’s "language and vocabulary."
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders lack the knowledge needed to support ongoing subject development; the school should ensure they engage with external networks to enhance their understanding.
- The school lacks a "consistent approach to assessment in all subjects," meaning staff cannot rapidly identify and address gaps in learning.
- Personal, social, health and citizenship education and religious education content is sometimes not delivered in depth, leaving pupils without a clear understanding of different religions or the diversity of modern Britain.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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