Castle Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4NE · Staffordshire · primary school
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189th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 94 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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
Since the inspection was in 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Castle Primary School
Overview
Castle Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" institution where leaders create a "nurturing environment" and foster strong community ties. The report highlights that pupils feel "cared for, valued and safe," benefiting from high expectations and a broad, interesting curriculum. Overall, the school provides a positive educational experience with effective leadership and supportive staff.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, being "polite and well mannered," while older pupils actively support younger ones.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff using creative methods like "secret storytellers" to develop a "love of reading."
- Teachers effectively use assessment strategies to identify and close gaps in knowledge, ensuring pupils understand what has been taught.
- The school places a high priority on pupils' mental health and well-being, offering regular mindfulness sessions and extra support where needed.
- Staff quickly and accurately identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they receive regular support.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not defined the precise knowledge pupils should learn, causing some to struggle with retention.
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and have not yet evaluated the impact of their curriculum on pupils’ learning.
Safeguarding
The report states there is a "healthy culture of safeguarding" where leaders maintain the belief that "it could happen here," ensuring appropriate policies are in place and staff remain vigilant.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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