Castle Primary School
Bristol, BS31 2TS · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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41st of 53 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score, 63 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,851 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castle Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 374 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard results?
What Ofsted said about Castle Primary School
Overview
Castle Primary School is described as an "inclusive and welcoming" environment where "pupils flourish" and attitudes are "exemplary." The report highlights a culture of high expectations, with pupils behaving impeccably and demonstrating strong character development. While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, specific aspects such as behaviour and early years provision are judged Outstanding.
Strengths
- Pupils display "impeccable" behaviour and serve as "strong role models," creating a "happy and safe place" to learn.
- There is a "sharp focus" on language and communication, with early years staff effectively supporting vocabulary development through "rich variety of rhymes and high-quality stories."
- Reading is given "high priority," with staff using assessment to "swiftly spot and offer extra help" to pupils struggling with phonics, ensuring books are accurately matched to their knowledge.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "thoughtfully sequenced," particularly in mathematics, where pupils learn key vocabulary from an early age.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "high-quality support" and access the full curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not clearly identified the "key content" pupils need to know and remember, limiting the depth of their learning.
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is not implemented as intended by the trust, preventing pupils from gaining sufficient depth of 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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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